NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte rejected calls for independent European security structures, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the US on defense matters. He disagreed with EPP leader Manfred Weber's proposal for EU-commanded troops in Ukraine, asserting that European defense efforts should complement US involvement. Rutte highlighted shared interests in defending the Arctic and warned of potential Russian threats by 2027. He praised Germany's commitment to increasing defense spending. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)