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Michel Slams Rutte's NATO Stance, Backs Ukraine's EU Bid

1/31/2026

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Charles Michel, European Council president, criticized NATO chief Mark Rutte for prioritizing unity within NATO and rejecting an 'American agent' role, while suggesting leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni engage directly with Putin.
Michel expressed disappointment in Rutte's approach, particularly regarding President Donald Trump’s 'hostile rhetoric' and threats over Greenland.
Michel backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s goal of EU membership by 2027.

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Charles Michel, European Council president, criticized NATO chief Mark Rutte for prioritizing unity within NATO and rejecting an 'American agent' role, while suggesting leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni engage directly with Putin.
Michel expressed disappointment in Rutte's approach, particularly regarding President Donald Trump’s 'hostile rhetoric' and threats over Greenland.
Michel backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s goal of EU membership by 2027.