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Rutte says allies fill NATO crisis-force gaps left by US
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: NATO chief Mark Rutte said other allies increased contributions to crisis forces to cover gaps from US cuts.
WHO: Mark Rutte
WHAT: Said other NATO members increased contributions to fill gaps left by US cuts to alliance crisis forces.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 7:44 AM ET
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: To fill gaps left by us cuts to alliance crisis forces.
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