"The United States' top diplomat Marco Rubio traveled to Eastern Europe on Sunday for talks with the conservative leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, both of whom are aligned with US President Donald Trump. The visit comes a day after Rubio, who is also Trump's national security advisor, urged Europeans to defend Western civilization in a speech at the Munich Security Conference."
"In Bratislava, Rubio first met Slovak President Peter Pellegrini before discussions with nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico, who visited the White House last month. Pellegrini's office said in a statement that the pair discussed "defense cooperation and the fulfillment of commitments arising from NATO summits." Following talks with Fico, Rubio expanded on the warmer tone in transatlantic ties he displayed in Munich, saying, "We're not asking Europe to be a vassal of the United States.""
Marco Rubio traveled to Eastern Europe to meet conservative leaders in Hungary and Slovakia. Rubio met Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico, focusing on defense cooperation and NATO commitments. Rubio emphasized partnership with Europe, saying the United States does not seek European vassalage and wants to work with allies. Slovakia signaled interest in a Westinghouse-built nuclear plant and buying additional F-16 fighters. Hungary and Slovakia continue purchasing Russian energy despite the war in Ukraine. Rubio planned to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban following the Bratislava talks.
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