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War in Ukraine
‘We Want Peace to Last’: NATO Chief Rutte Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv, Urges Long-Term Peace
NATO has not issued an official announcement regarding the visit. However, trips by senior Western officials to Ukraine are often kept unpublicized for security reasons.
Feb. 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Calls for Clear ‘Division of Labor’ with EU as Russia’s War Continues
Mark Rutte said that Europe “cannot keep Ukraine in the fight” without US support.
Jan. 26, 2026
Trump
Trump Says Agreed ‘Framework’ for US Deal Over Greenland
Trump did not provide any details on the framework, but added that his threatened tariffs against European countries who were resisting his quest to acquire Greenland was now off the table.
Jan. 21, 2026
NATO
‘We Are Russia’s Next Target,’ NATO Chief Warns Member States
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on Europe to prepare for “the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured” as the US ramps up pressure on Ukraine to concede territory.
Dec. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Merz Says Trump Received Proposal on Possible Ukrainian Territorial Concessions
The German chancellor said additional talks with US officials are planned this weekend, and that a broader international meeting on Ukraine “could take place at the beginning of next week.”
Dec. 11, 2025
NATO
‘Russia Has No Vote’ on NATO, Rutte Reminds West
Responding to the draft peace plan prepared by Washington, NATO chief insists that Ukraine is on an “irreversible path” to membership, even if some allies are hesitant in order to get that deal done.
Nov. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
NATO Chief: Allies to Send Ukraine $5B in Weapons by Year’s End
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Ukraine is on track to receive up to $5 billion in military aid this year through the PURL program, which channels US-made weapons to Kyiv.
Nov. 26, 2025
NATO
‘Putin Must Know Nuclear War Can Never Be Won’ – NATO’s Mark Rutte
Mark Rutte warned Vladimir Putin that nuclear war “can never be won and must never be fought.”
Nov. 8, 2025
NATO
NATO Overtakes Russia in Ammunition Production: ‘We Are Turning the Tide,’ Rutte Says
NATO has now overtaken Russia in ammunition production, Secretary General Mark Rutte said, warning that Moscow will remain a long-term threat.
Nov. 6, 2025
Ukraine
Over Half of NATO Pledged to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine: Rutte
The NATO chief discussed Europe’s drone wall initiative, the recent Russian plane incursions into NATO airspace, and a potential war with Russia.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Rutte to Press More Countries to Back NATO-US Arms Deal for Ukraine
At his opening remark for Wednesday’s NATO summit meeting, the NATO chief said that he has “every reason to assume today that many other countries will sign up” for the deal.
Oct. 15, 2025
Europe
Rutte Calls NATO’s Decision Not to Down Russian Jets ‘Proportional’ After Recent Incursions
Commenting on recent Russian airspace violations, the NATO chief said that since the alliance is stronger, it will only resort to downing the planes if they pose a direct threat.
Oct. 14, 2025
Russia
Rutte Says Russia’s Novorossiysk Submarine Was ‘Limping Home’ After Sighting Near France
The NATO chief and former Dutch prime minister mocked the Russian submarine after it surfaced off the coast of France and was later escorted by the Dutch navy.
Oct. 14, 2025
Zelensky
NATO ‘Acting, Not Waiting’ – Rutte Unveils Operation Eastern Sentry
NATO’s Secretary General announced the launch of Operation “Eastern Sentry” on Friday to defend NATO’s eastern flank, as Zelensky warned that Putin still wants all of Ukraine.
Sept. 12, 2025
Zelensky
NATO ‘Acting, Not Waiting’ – Rutte Unveils Operation Eastern Sentry
NATO’s Secretary General announced the launch of Operation “Eastern Sentry” on Friday to defend NATO’s eastern flank, as Zelensky warned that Putin still wants all of Ukraine.
Sept. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
NATO Chief Expects ‘Clarity’ Soon on Europe’s Contribution to Ukraine Guarantees
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the talks in Paris on Thursday with leaders from a so-called coalition of the willing.
Sept. 3, 2025