US Steps Back From NATO Meet; Rutte Pushes ‘Arctic Sentry’ to Counter Russia, China
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 13, 2026, 09:44 IST | Updated: Feb 13, 2026, 09:44 IST
NATO Defence Ministers posed for a group photo without the presence of the US counterpart, raising questions about Washington’s participation and the dynamics within the alliance. The absence comes amid ongoing debates over defence commitments, strategy, and burden-sharing among NATO members.
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