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Rutte tries to sound optimistic, but NATO is quietly bracing for disaster without full US backing?
The article indicates that Dutch Prime Minister Rutte is attempting to project optimism while NATO officials are privately preparing for a potential disaster in the absence of full US backing.
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The situation highlights the alliance's reliance on US support and potential vulnerability if backing from the United States is not fully assured.
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Rutte tries to sound optimistic as NATO braces for disaster without full US backing
May 12, 2026
The article notes that Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is trying to sound optimistic while NATO is quietly bracing for disaster without full US backing.