In NATO talks, Trump team puts onus on Europe to defend itself
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at NATO to reassure the alliance about Trump’s intentions but warn that it can’t rely ...
Rubio arrives for NATO talks, allies wait to learn of US plans for drawdown in Europe
BRUSSELS -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO arrived Thursday in Brussels ...
Top senator criticizes Pentagon ‘mid-level’ leaders on possible troop reductions in Europe
The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized 'mid-level' Pentagon officials for what he says is a misguided ...
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Pathway to spending 5% of output on defense ‘has to be real’ for NATO allies, Rubio says
Worried about Russian aggression, some members on NATO’s eastern flank have ramped up spending well above the 2% mark. Poland ...
Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO members of the U.S. commitment to the alliance ...
NATO Chief Says Europe to ‘Step Up’ as US Turns Toward Asia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the US has no plans to withdraw troops from Europe, though militaries in the region ...
Talk of Trump leaving NATO is ‘hysteria and hyperbole’, Rubio tells Europe
“The United States is as active in NATO as it has ever been,” Rubio said. “President Trump has made clear he supports NATO.
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‘A daunting task’: Commanders weigh in on possible merger of Europe and Africa commands
The commanders of U.S. troops in Europe and Africa expressed trepidation Thursday about the Pentagon’s reported plans to ...
Top senator criticizes Pentagon ‘mid-level’ leaders on troop level plan in Europe
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he says is a ...