Reference News Network, July 3 report: According to the RT website, on July 2, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he "fully understands" the US approach of putting its own national interests first, but emphasized that without Washington's assistance, European allies would not be able to continue supporting Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The report stated that Rutte made these remarks on July 2 during an interview with Fox News Channel. The NATO Secretary General said, "I fully understand that the US must always ensure its own interests are protected." However, he believed that "flexibility" was also needed.

Rutte said, "In the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get in terms of ammunition and air defense systems." (Translated by Tu Qi)

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