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US not ‘pulling away’ from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated the US is not withdrawing from allies by reducing forces allocated to NATO, emphasizing a shift toward European responsibility for conventional defense. The cuts include a third of US F-16/F-15 jets, refueling aircraft, and a submarine, raising concerns about Europe's vulnerability amid questions about US President Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance.
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