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Rubio in Athens urges Europe to shoulder more of its defence burden

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Briefings

In October 2026, US Secretary of State Rubio convened high-level talks with European leaders to address defense spending, explicitly citing Greece as a model for increased expenditure. The agenda focused on energy security, military technology including F-35s, and critical maritime chokepoints like the Eastern Mediterranean and Strait of Hormuz. The meeting aimed to align US and European interests on regional security and energy cooperation.

Key points

• US Secretary of State Rubio held talks with European leaders in October 2026 to discuss defense spending, explicitly using Greece as an example of higher spending.
• The meeting agenda included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Strait of Hormuz as key topics for energy and military cooperation.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only the October 2026 meeting; specific outcomes, agreements reached, or future commitments remain unconfirmed.

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