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3mo ago

EU Diplomatic Meeting with Rubio Abruptly Canceled Due to 'Scheduling Issues'

The cancellation highlights growing tensions in U.S.-EU relations over trade, Ukraine, and security policies.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stands with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, not shown, at the State Department, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein).
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks during a media conference after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Overview

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled a planned meeting with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, citing 'scheduling issues.'
  • The meeting, which was intended to address the Russia-Ukraine war and transatlantic relations, had been previewed by Kallas earlier this week.
  • European officials expressed surprise at the cancellation, with some interpreting it as a signal of the Trump administration's diminishing regard for the EU.
  • The U.S. has recently diverged from European allies on key issues, including refusing to blame Russia for its actions in Ukraine and threatening higher tariffs on European imports.
  • Despite the canceled meeting, Kallas is set to meet U.S. lawmakers and participate in discussions at the Hudson Institute during her Washington visit.