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Rutte says US troop withdrawal won’t hurt NATO defenses
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said US rotational troop reductions in Europe will not affect NATO defense readiness.
WHO: Mark Rutte
WHAT: Said NATO’s defense plans will not be harmed by US troop reductions in Europe, describing them as rotational forces.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was responding to European fears about pending US troop withdrawals and to recent US criticism of the alliance.
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