# Mark Rutte
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NATO’s Rutte Tells Europe: Without the U.S. You Can’t Defend Yourselves — and Good Luck Raising Arms
NATO secretary‑general Mark Rutte told European lawmakers that, absent U.S. support, Europe cannot defend itself and would need sharply higher defence spending and the loss of the American nuclear umbrella. His comments, made amid rows over Greenland and Trump’s Afghanistan remarks, have intensified debate over transatlantic ties and European strategic autonomy.
Trump Says NATO Has Agreed Arctic Framework on Greenland, Pauses Feb. 1 Tariffs
President Trump said he and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte agreed on a framework for Arctic cooperation focused on Greenland and has paused tariffs due February 1. NATO confirmed productive discussions on Arctic security, but concrete details and buy‑in from Denmark and Greenland remain unclear.
Trump Elevates Dutch Leader Over Danish Officials in Davos as Greenland Row Widens
At Davos, President Trump said he would prefer to discuss a potential U.S. purchase of Greenland directly with the Dutch leader present, downplaying Danish officials, as Copenhagen rejected any talks. The comments reignited diplomatic tension over Greenland’s strategic value, prompting swift EU consultations and underlining strains in transatlantic relations.