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.

General Mark Rutte may have been instrumental in persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to scrap his threat of tariffs as he presses for control over Greenland.

The NATO Secretary General credited US President Donald Trump with pushing European allies to spend more money on defence. View on euronews

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,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday (January 26) he and U.S President Trump had agreed upon two "workstreams" to defuse the tensions between the U.S. and the EU on the semi-autonomous territory, one being NATO's responsibility. "Basically ...

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.

Does a viral video show NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte excitedly saying "I just got viral! Yaaay! Because my good friend Donald J. Trump, he re-posted, he re-tweeted a message from me ... " ? No, that's not true:

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,