Rubio, Greek FM meet; US announces joint counterterrorism program, stresses European defense burden-sharing
US Secretary of State Rubio met with Greece's foreign minister, reiterating Washington's push for greater European defense burden-sharing and announcing a joint counterterrorism program. The meeting signals continued US engagement in the Eastern Mediterranean amid shifting NATO dynamics, though specific program details remain undisclosed.
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US-Greece Relations: Rubio Urges European Reawakening Amidst Defense, Energy Focus
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Athens confirmed a more assertive US posture toward Europe, emphasizing 'national power' and urging European allies to 'awaken' from perceived passivity. The visit reinforced US-Greece defense and energy ties, though specific policy changes remain largely unspecified. An emerging scandal involving the US Ambassador to Greece introduces diplomatic friction.