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US Urges Europe to Lead on NATO Defence
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM ET
Summary: Pentagon's Elbridge Colby calls for Europe to take primary responsibility for its defence during NATO meetings in Brussels.
WHO: Elbridge Colby
WHAT: Calls for Europe to take primary responsibility for NATO defence
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET
WHERE: Brussels
WHY: Current NATO approach is 'no longer fit for purpose'
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