US Secretary of State's Blunt Warning to Europe: "We are not Europe's guardians"

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News18•14-02-2026, 22:44
US Secretary of State's Blunt Warning to Europe: "We are not Europe's guardians"
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a stark message at the Munich Security Conference, stating America will no longer be Europe's guardian.
- •Rubio criticized Europe's environmental policies, uncontrolled migration, and free trade, echoing Trump administration's sentiments.
- •He called the UN a failure for its inability to stop conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
- •Despite the initial harsh tone, Rubio later emphasized intertwined destinies and cultural ties, citing Shakespeare, Mozart, and The Rolling Stones.
- •The speech, while offering some relief, highlighted underlying European fears regarding Trump's stance on Russia and potential tariffs.
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