BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - NATO boss Mark Rutte on Monday dismissed calls by some leading European politicians for a separate European army, prompted by doubts over Donald Trump's commitment to the continent's security that were heightened by tensions over Greenland.

For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff between Europe and the United States: U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he must have Greenland — and would settle for nothing short of total ownership.

Nato chief and former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has backed the continued central role of the United States in European security in an interview with the Financieele Dagblad, saying Nato and Europe cannot do without American support,

Trump’s stunning turn on Greenland has once again shone the spotlight on the NATO secretary general, who has emerged as a pivotal figure for a frazzled Europe struggling to get through to the US president.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte tried to reassure President Donald Trump of his doubts that Europe would “come to the rescue” if the U.S. was attacked. Rutte told Trump during a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos,

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General, skillfully defused a standoff between Europe and the US over Greenland. His charm and strategic dialogue with President Trump averted potential tariffs on Europe. Known as the 'Trump Whisperer' and 'Teflon Mark,

The ​framework deal ‌on Greenland agreed with U.S. ​President Donald Trump would require NATO ‍allies to step ​up on Arctic security ​and ⁠the first results of this will be seen this year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday.