Rubio's Message of Unity: Strengthening the Transatlantic Bond

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Europeans that America remains committed to the transatlantic alliance, despite urging policy shifts. At the Munich Security Conference, Rubio's emphasis on unity was received positively, contrasting sharply with Vice President JD Vance's previous stance on European issues like censorship and democracy.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a call for unity to European leaders at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, affirming the continued commitment of Washington to the transatlantic alliance.

While Rubio acknowledged mistakes in European policy-making, he stressed the importance of maintaining strong ties, a notable departure from Vice President JD Vance's prior focus on internal threats such as censorship and democracy issues.

Rubio downplayed specifics, making no mention of Russia or NATO in his address, but emphasized America's historical and cultural links with Europe, aiming to dispel concerns about the U.S. abandoning its transatlantic partners.

(With inputs from agencies.)