NATO Chief Rutte Dismisses Speculation About US Withdrawal, Urges European Defence Boost
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 07:07 UTC
- Sources: DW Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed speculation that the United States could leave the alliance, while acknowledging he understands President Trump's frustrations with NATO member states. Rutte also called on European countries to accelerate investment in their domestic defence industries.
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