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Ukraine
Germany, Netherlands to Take Command of NATO’s Eastern Flank in Estonia
The Netherlands and Germany have established a joint military command center in Estonia, taking charge of NATO’s eastern flank defense ahead of next week’s alliance summit in Ankara.
June 30, 2026
Ukraine
Rutte Says Trump Aides Working on Ukraine Peace Plan
The NATO chief said senior US officials remain active in diplomatic efforts and praised Washington’s recent actions in the Middle East.
June 24, 2026
NATO
Rutte Heads to Washington to Calm Trump Ahead of NATO Summit
Rutte travels to Washington to defuse tensions with Trump.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine
Rutte Calls Ramstein Meeting a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Ukraine
NATO’s chief Mark Rutte hailed a “window of opportunity” for Ukraine at a Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels on Thursday, with roughly a third of NATO members plus Australia now paying into a joint fund for US-made equipment for Kyiv.
June 18, 2026
NATO
Sybiha: Putin Failed to Drive Diplomats Out of Kyiv as NATO’s 32 Allies Visit Ukraine
Russia failed to intimidate foreign diplomats, as representatives of all 32 NATO member states visited the Ukrainian capital with NATO Secretary General Rutte.
June 4, 2026
NATO
NATO Chief Rutte Arrives in Kyiv in Surprise Visit
Ukrzaliznytsia briefly confirmed Rutte’s arrival at Kyiv railway station before deleting the post, though images circulated online.
June 3, 2026
Europe
Rutte to Meet European Defense CEOs to Face Trump’s Demands
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is gathering Europe’s top defense executives in Brussels to accelerate weapons manufacturing and fulfill Donald Trump’s demands for increased defense spending.
May 16, 2026
NATO
NATO Considers Ending Annual Summits Amid Trump Tensions
Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies for insufficient defense spending and, most recently, for not providing greater support to US military operations against Iran.
April 28, 2026
NATO
NATO Chief Dismisses Risks of US Exit Despite Trump’s Attack on Alliance
Mark Rutte expressed confidence in the American security umbrella while acknowledging Donald Trump’s frustration over NATO’s refusal to join the military campaign against Iran.
April 18, 2026
NATO
Trump Warns Rutte US May Not Be There When NATO Needs It
Trump said NATO was “tested and failed,” but former US ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder argued that the alliance has military capabilities the US does not.
April 9, 2026
NATO
Trump Says Putin Is 'Very Afraid' of US, Calls NATO a 'Paper Tiger'
US President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of failing to support Washington during the war in Iran, said Vladimir Putin does not fear the alliance, ahead of talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
April 7, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine to Ask US Mediators to Pass Easter Ceasefire Offer to Russia
Former US envoy Steven Pifer told Kyiv Post that expectations from the proposal should remain modest.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Rutte: US Still Powers Ukraine’s Defense With ‘Critical Intel, Weapons Flow’
NATO chief claims Trump is balancing competing interests while pushing to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, despite concerns over oil policy benefiting Russia.
March 23, 2026
NATO
Rutte Says Trump’s Iran Operation Has ‘Broad Allied Support’
The NATO chief said alliance members largely back US strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, despite criticism from some European leaders.
March 5, 2026
Europe
West Must Support Ukraine ‘Every Day Until Bloodshed Stops’: Rutte
Standing alongside Ukraine’s NATO ambassador, Alyona Getmanchuk, Rutte said Western support was “imperative” to enable Ukraine to “defend itself against Russian terror from”.
Feb. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Presses NATO to Lock in Promise It Won’t Expand East
Moscow also wants to nullify the 2008 Bucharest Summit decision, which declared that Ukraine and Georgia could eventually join the alliance.
Feb. 18, 2026