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.

The French troops will join those from Germany, Norway and other countries.

The poll of NATO member states showed median approval of China’s leadership rising and that of Washington falling in 2025.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni calls Trump's NATO comments about Afghanistan "unacceptable," defending Italy's sacrifice of 53 soldiers killed in the conflict.

NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte explained to FOX News' 'Special Report,' that President Trump has pushed NATO countries into increasing their defense spending: MARK RUTTE: As I said this morning and a panel address,

US President Donald Trump has once again questioned whether NATO allies would “be there” if the United States “ever needed them,” claiming that the alliance’s troops “stayed a little back” from the frontlines in Afghanistan.

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland, saying any attempt by the U.S. to seize the Danish territory would trigger “unprecedented consequences.

President Trump appears intent on gaining sovereignty over land in Greenland where American military bases are located. No way, Greenland says.