Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, delivered a message of reassurance to European allies at the Munich Security Conference, while also meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as global protests called for regime change in Iran. The conference, which took place on Saturday, saw Rubio emphasizing the need to "revitalize an old friendship" between the U.S. and Europe, according to CBS News.
Rubio's remarks at the conference were aimed at calming fears of a lasting breach between Washington and its European allies, stemming from recent policy disputes. He acknowledged European nations' prioritization of welfare programs over self-defense and their migration policies, framing his critique as part of a shared reckoning. "We made these mistakes together, and now together, we owe it to our people to face those facts and to move forward to rebuild," he stated, as reported by CBS News.
Simultaneously, Rubio met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, where he stated that President Donald Trump "wants a solution that ends the bloodshed once and for all," according to Fox News. The meeting took place ahead of crucial Geneva talks. Zelenskyy indicated that the U.S. is committed to protecting Ukraine if fighting stops, as reported by Fox News.
The conference also served as a backdrop for global protests calling for regime change in Iran. Over 250,000 protesters rallied in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, as reported by Fox News. The Munich Police noted the peaceful atmosphere despite the large number of participants, making it one of the largest rallies held in the city in recent years.
In other news, a judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a college student who was deported over Thanksgiving, according to ABC News. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns directed the government to return the 19-year-old student within 14 days. "Wisdom counsels that redemption may be found by acknowledging and fixing our own errors," Stearns wrote in his order, as reported by ABC News.
Additionally, the NY Times reported on the Pentagon's plans to use high-energy laser weapons to combat drones used by Mexican cartels. The use of these weapons was contingent on approval from aviation safety officials, highlighting the complexities of implementing new defense technologies.
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