Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences
Rubio said the United States seeks a secure Arctic and deeper defense and commercial cooperation, as tensions over Greenland and Russia persist.
- On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-nation NATO tour with a stop in Iceland to address persistent unease about the Trump administration's Arctic intentions, despite a recent deal easing designs on Greenland.
- Icelanders remain on edge following Trump's undiplomatic comments, including mistakenly naming the country four times while discussing Greenland; last month, Trump alarmed locals by posting a map showing the US flag sprawling across North America, Greenland, and Iceland.
- US Ambassador Billy Long drew local protests after joking about Iceland becoming a US state, prompting Iceland Foreign Secretary Thorgerdur Katrún Gunnarsdóttir to summon him last month to protest the post as unacceptable.
- While in Iceland, Rubio defended US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle against allegations of misconduct, though Rep. Gregory Meeks announced last week the House Foreign Affairs Committee will investigate the ambassador's alleged impropriety.
- Rubio called the three nations "strong allies" that are important for protecting US national interests; he will visit Greece and Portugal before returning to Washington on Thursday to continue reassuring partners.
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His trip takes place after U.S. President Donald Trump has altered the balance of power in the region by threatening to buy or annex Greenland.
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Secretary Rubio Holds News Conference With Icelandic Foreign Minister During a news conference with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Reykjavík, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about a social media post by President Trump depicting several nations, including Iceland, filled with U.S. stars and stripes, and whether it suggested the U.S. was interested in acquiring Iceland. Rubio replied, “We’re not talking abo…
Secretary of State visited Reykjavik to strengthen cooperation in defence, energy and trade, in a context of growing Arctic competition and tensions over Trump’s ambitions over Greenland
The United States wants to expand its military presence in the Arctic and intends to deepen security cooperation with Iceland, The Wall Street Journal writes
The United States wants to expand its military presence in the Arctic and intends to deepen security cooperation with Iceland, The Wall Street Journal writes.It is noted that the Greenland deal concluded last month does not fully satisfy Trump's...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Iceland on Monday and highlighted the country's strategic importance for security. "The island has long been an important outpost for the surveillance of secret activities and the deterrence of our opponents," said the minister in Reykjavik on Tuesday.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Washington would not build up a military presence in Iceland unless Reykjavik so wished. "We will never do anything without cooperation with local authorities," he replied to journalists at a press conference in the Icelandic capital.
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