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TexasTowelie

(126,248 posts)
Tue Jan 27, 2026, 04:55 AM Jan 27

NATO chief Rutte: It's impossible to defend Europe without the US - DW News



NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had some sharp words for Europe regarding the continent's military preparedness. He told EU lawmakers to 'keep on dreaming' if they think its possible to defend Europe without the United States.

His remarks come with relations between Europe and the US at a low point amid Donald Trump's repeated efforts to acquire Greenland. Trump has insisted the US needs to take control of the Arctic island to prevent Russia and China from doing so. DW's Teri Schultz looks at whether those concerns are justified.

00:00 US-EU tensions continue
03:09 Benjamin Haddad, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs
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NATO chief Rutte: It's impossible to defend Europe without the US - DW News (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 27 OP
This seems like something he should have said when the cameras were off DemMedic Jan 27 #1
Yeah. I'm no diplomat, BUT BaronChocula Jan 27 #3
I know he didn't directly call Trump his daddy BeyondGeography Jan 27 #2

BaronChocula

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3. Yeah. I'm no diplomat, BUT
Tue Jan 27, 2026, 05:21 AM
Jan 27

I do know a white flag when I see one. What benefit is there to broadcast your weakness. And how is that supposed to make Zelensky feel?

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