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The article discusses NATO's current state under Secretary General Mark Rutte, highlighting President Trump's critical stance on NATO and the challenges faced by the alliance amid Russia's expansion and Europe's underpreparedness, with Rutte working to maintain alliances and adapt to a more uncertain security environment.
During the Nato summit in The Hague, Donald Trump claimed to have received a congratulatory message from Nato Secretary General Rutte praising his actions in Iran and suggesting a major success for him, while also expressing uncertainty about US commitment to Nato's Article 5. The summit highlighted Europe's reliance on US military equipment, increased European defense spending, and ongoing concerns about security threats from Russia, Iran, and other actors. Dutch police are investigating possible sabotage causing train disruptions on summit day.