Despite tensions with Washington and the planned withdrawal of US troops from Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz remained optimistic about NATO's cohesion during a trip to Sweden on Saturday, reported dpa. "NATO's strength does not depend solely on troop numbers, but…
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