Rutte says US remains committed to NATO despite force model changes (opens original article in a new tab)

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated the US remains committed to NATO despite changes in its contributions to the alliance's force model, emphasizing that European allies and Canada will take on more defense responsibilities.

• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte denied US distancing from NATO after adjusting contributions to the force model.
• Rutte emphasized US commitment to collective defense and stated European allies and Canada will take on more conventional defense responsibilities.
• Rutte noted that US adjustments relate to defense plan activation responsibilities, not current troop deployments.