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Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO.

Video. Rutte faces backlash for mocking Europe's security independence goals

Updated: 27/01/2026 - 15:10 GMT+1

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington's protection. "You can't, we can't," he said.

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