The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

The U.S. aims to mend ties, while Europe signals deeper divisions at the Munich Security Conference. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure European partners amid skepticism as leaders voiced concerns about the durability of transatlantic cooperation. The confrontation over defense spending, Ukraine support, and strategic autonomy underscored a split: Washington pushing for renewed unity, Europe wary of renewed risks to consensus. Developing story.