Rutte’s balancing act between Trump and 31 NATO allies Politico | Defense By: By Paul McLeary and Victor Jack 24 June 2026 at 17:00 The two leaders have a history of working well together, but Rutte has a narrow lane to work with between Trump’s demands and the alliance’s fiscal realities. 💾© Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Pentagon likely to cancel missile deal with Germany over fears of Russia Politico | Defense By: By Paul McLeary, Stefanie Bolzen and Chris Lunday 5 June 2026 at 03:30 The decision is part of a broader American retrenchment from the NATO alliance. 💾© US Navy via Getty Images