Rubio Visits Slovakia, Hungary to Bolster Ties in Central Europe

The U.S. State Department said last week that Rubio plans to discuss bilateral issues, including NATO responsibilities, as well as energy cooperation.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico (R) make a statement to the media in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Feb. 15, 2026. Zuzana Gogova/Getty Images

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a two-day excursion of central Europe on Feb. 15, visiting the conservative leaders of Slovakia and Hungary to bolster ties with both nations.

The U.S. State Department said last week that Rubio plans to discuss bilateral issues, including NATO responsibilities, as well as energy cooperation.