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Rutte: NATO Cannot Defend Without the US

Published January 26, 2026, 19:11
Rutte: NATO Cannot Defend Without the US

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated on Monday that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States. The statement came in response to calls for Europe to 'stand on its own feet' following tensions over Greenland. Rutte argued that the notion of a Europe capable of defending itself without the US is unrealistic. The statement highlights Europe's continued reliance on the US for its defense security.