US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO members that the US remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to massively ramp up their spending targets for defence.

NATO members urged to increase defense spending as Trump administration demands more commitment from allies.

The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future plans in Europe.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies they must make hard choices and increase defense spending to 5% to bolster capabilities in face of emboldened adversaries.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance but expected them to spend far more on defense and would give them some time to do so. Rubio spoke as he met fellow NATO foreign ministers gathered in Brussels, with some…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO allies of the U.S. commitment to the alliance.

BRUSSELS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies on Thursday (Apr 3) that Washington remained committed to the alliance but expected them to spend far more on defence and would give them some time to do so.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to call on the UK's Nato allies to increase defence spending to make the alliance "stronger, fairer and more lethal".