The U.S. remains a guarantor of Europe's security — Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the United States will fulfill its obligations to defend its allies in the event of an attack, despite growing distrust of Washington among Europeans.
He made these remarks during a joint press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Commenting on poll results showing that only 11% of Europeans view the U.S. as an ally, and that many doubt Washington’s willingness to defend European countries, Rutte emphasized that actual actions prove the opposite.
According to him, there are currently more than 80,000 U.S. troops in Europe, and U.S. nuclear capabilities remain the foundation of deterrence and a guarantee of security for allies.
“I see these polls, but the facts speak for themselves,” the NATO Secretary General noted.
Rutte emphasized that the U.S. military presence and America’s contribution to collective defense demonstrate Washington’s unwavering commitment to the Alliance.
At the same time, he did not comment on the U.S. decision to reduce its military contingent in Germany and abandon the previously planned deployment of Tomahawk long-range missiles there.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, for his part, noted that NATO has successfully navigated various political crises since its founding in 1949. He also noted that cooperation between Norway and the U.S. in the Far North has only strengthened recently.
Source: Suspilne.
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