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NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

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04-05-2026 | 03:01

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NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday.

Trump has accused some NATO nations of not doing enough to support the United States in the Iran war. In a further ⁠sign of his discontent with European allies, the U.S. announced on Friday plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.

"Yes, there has been some disappointment from the U.S. side, but Europeans have listened," Rutte told reporters at a European Political Community summit in Armenia.

"They are now making sure that all the bilateral basing agreements are being implemented," he said.

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