NATO's Mark Rutte Affirms US Commitment to Article 5 and Support for Ukraine Despite Trump's Ambiguous Remarks

NATO Secretary General and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has affirmed that the United States remains fully committed to NATO and its key mutual defense clause, Article 5, despite earlier ambiguous remarks by President Donald Trump regarding the pledge. Rutte emphasized that the US is "totally committed" to the alliance and its collective defense obligations, reassuring alliance members ahead of a NATO summit. Additionally, Rutte stated that the entire NATO alliance, including the United States, is fully committed to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. He highlighted NATO's unwavering support to keep Ukraine engaged in the fight against the Russian invasion.