Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Tour: Strengthening U.S. Ties in Eastern Europe

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks on a two-day journey to Slovakia and Hungary, aiming to strengthen energy cooperation and bilateral relations. Rubio's meetings with leaders like Slovak President Pellegrini and Hungarian leader Orban focus on NATO commitments, energy issues, and the backdrop of EU and U.S. diplomatic challenges.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commenced a diplomatic mission to Eastern Europe, visiting Slovakia and Hungary, two nations aligned with President Donald Trump despite often conflicting with the European Union.

Rubio will address energy cooperation and NATO commitments during this visit, which follows his participation in the Munich Security Conference.

The trip will encompass meetings with key leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, amid ongoing tensions over EU sanctions on Russia and discrepancies in defense spending relative to NATO obligations.

(With inputs from agencies.)