By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Disputes 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 Secretary General 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.

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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…

By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Disputes between U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance's democratic strength and should serve as a lesson…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated disputes among leaders showed alliance strength. He believes these disagreements offer a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin.…

Rutte, who spoke with Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, addressed the criticism he gets for how he deals with US President Trump.