NATO chief Rutte: It's impossible to defend Europe without the US - DW News

[TexasTowelie]

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had some sharp words for Europe regarding the continent's military preparedness. He told EU lawmakers to 'keep on dreaming' if they think its possible to defend Europe without the United States.

His remarks come with relations between Europe and the US at a low point amid Donald Trump's repeated efforts to acquire Greenland. Trump has insisted the US needs to take control of the Arctic island to prevent Russia and China from doing so. DW's Teri Schultz looks at whether those concerns are justified.

00:00 US-EU tensions continue
03:09 Benjamin Haddad, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs

[DemMedic]

1. This seems like something he should have said when the cameras were off

Donny is going to eat this up.

[BaronChocula]

3. Yeah. I'm no diplomat, BUT

I do know a white flag when I see one. What benefit is there to broadcast your weakness. And how is that supposed to make Zelensky feel?

[BeyondGeography]

2. I know he didn't directly call Trump his daddy

But he keeps on trying.