Posted originally on CTH on May 22, 2026 | Sundance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a press conference with the assembled press pool following NATO discussions in Helsingborg, Sweden.
The main topics of concern from the European media is the reduction of U.S. troops from NATO bases and the current status of the conflict with Iran. Rubio notes that Sweden and Finland joining NATO was one of the few examples of the alliance benefiting from the addition of countries. However, that said, the overall posture of NATO should proceed with an urgency on their own defense posture as the U.S. footprint is under evaluation.
At 15:25 of the video below, Secretary Rubio discusses the current status of the U.S. toward the conflict with Ukraine. Rubio notes the Ukraine-Russia conflict will only resolve with a negotiated settlement. WATCH:
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