Rubio in Athens: Europe 'ashamed' of its roots; Greece to buy US arms

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking in Athens, criticized Europe for distancing itself from its civilizational foundations, signaling a sharper US stance toward European allies. Concurrently, Greece announced arms purchases from the US, reinforcing bilateral defense ties amid transatlantic friction. The rhetoric marks a notable escalation in US-Europe diplomatic tension, though concrete policy impacts remain unclear.