Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Ukraine can apply for NATO membership in principle, but some allies are blocking the unanimity required for accession. Speaking in Warsaw, Poland, Rutte named the United States, Hungary, and…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Türkiye’s defense industry, noting that “more than 3,000 companies” contribute to its defense ecosystem and stressing that production capacity is essential for deterrence. Speaking after the NATO…

After hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Russia could be reached “within a week or two.” He confirmed indirect talks with Vladimir…

The NATO Leaders Summit opened in The Hague, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump exchanging a quick chat before the North Atlantic Council Meeting. NATO leaders were welcomed by Dutch PM Dick Schoof and…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for increased defense spending, urging European allies and Canada to invest more to maintain security and deter war. Speaking at the NATO Defense Ministers Meeting in…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that Ukraine must be included in any peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "It is very important for Ukraine to be closely involved in…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that a Ukrainian defeat in the ongoing war could undermine NATO's deterrence, with the cost of rebuilding it potentially reaching trillions. Speaking at a panel during the World Economic Forum in…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended Türkiye as a "very valuable member of NATO" in response to criticism by far-right French politician Jordan Bardella during a European Parliament session. Bardella accused Turkey of leveraging NATO…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, addressing a press conference ahead of the NATO Foreign Affairs Meeting in Brussels, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of escalating aggression in Ukraine. Rutte stated, "Putin does not…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized NATO’s commitment to supporting Ukraine during a press conference in Brussels, highlighting plans to increase defense production capacity. He stressed that Ukraine’s victory plan was not…