Exclusive-NATO's Rutte brushes off disputes between Trump and allies

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NATO's leader Mark Rutte highlighted that disagreements between US President Donald Trump and NATO allies demonstrate the alliance's democratic strength. After a summit in Ankara, Rutte emphasized that these tensions serve as a lesson for Russia and does not intend to alter his dealings with Trump.

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Disagreements between U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance's democratic strength and should serve as a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, NATO boss Mark Rutte said on Wednesday after a summit in Ankara. In an interview with Reuters, Rutte also said he saw no need to change the way he deals with Trump, despite accusations that he lavishes praise on the U.S. president and fails to push back on his criticism of allies. (Reporting by Andrew Gray)