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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Coverage of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Nexus archive.
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- Nato survived the Ankara summit - but it still lacks a second fist
NATO survived the 2026 Ankara summit despite persistent imbalances in defense spending and operational dependence on the US. The alliance remains reliant on the US for strategic military functions, with European members contributing significantly less to NATO's common budget compared to US expenditures.
- Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defense plans, source says
European NATO allies have largely filled gaps left by U.S. reductions in defense capabilities, though strategic bomber shortages remain. The U.S. reduced commitments to fighter jets, drones, and other assets, prompting NATO to seek alternatives for remaining shortfalls.