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Eric Gates's avatar

The other possibility is that Rutte simply explained the options that are already available under NATO agreements. Either this came as a revelation to Trump or was presented as a convenient off ramp - or both.

Tom Hayes's avatar

I am not convinced. I think Rutte was grandstanding. See the remarks I quote in the piece from the Danes. He was on what we in Ireland would call a "solo run".