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Rubio Critiques EU's Russian Energy Reliance in Slovakia

2/15/2026

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a February 15, 2026 trip to Slovakia and Hungary.
The trip aims to strengthen energy and defense cooperation under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He met with Slovak leaders as discussions covered Slovakia’s plans for a new nuclear power plant and increased defense spending.
Rubio criticized European reliance on Russian energy as Slovakia and Hungary continue purchases despite U.S. disapproval.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a February 15, 2026 trip to Slovakia and Hungary.
The trip aims to strengthen energy and defense cooperation under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He met with Slovak leaders as discussions covered Slovakia’s plans for a new nuclear power plant and increased defense spending.
Rubio criticized European reliance on Russian energy as Slovakia and Hungary continue purchases despite U.S. disapproval.