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Zelensky
‘Strong Guarantees So Putin Won’t Dare Attack’ – Rutte Meets Zelensky in Kyiv
Zelensky and NATO chief Rutte discuss security guarantees, F-16s, and sanctions, with Zelensky stressing: “We need strong sanctions if Russia refuses diplomacy.”
Updated: Aug. 22, 2025
Ukraine
How Europe Tried to Speak Trump: Inside the Carefully Orchestrated Push for Ukraine
European leaders carefully choreographed the meeting with Trump in DC on Monday to keep Ukraine on the agenda – and outmaneuver Putin’s influence.
Aug. 21, 2025
Europe
Trump Brings Zelensky, EU Leaders to White House – Russia Agrees to Allow Ukraine Security Guarantees
At the White House, Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders unite – with Russia now accepting Ukraine’s push for security guarantees, as discussions turn to “war lines” and possible concessions.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025
NATO
NATO Can Seize Russia’s Kaliningrad ‘Faster Than Ever,’ Says US General
Kaliningrad, a heavily militarized strip of Russian land between Poland and Lithuania, has long been considered a potential flashpoint in the event of a broader NATO-Russia conflict.
July 18, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Holds Calls With Rutte, Trump, Meets With Kellogg After Trump’s Ultimatum
The call came after Trump announced increased tariffs on Russia if no progress is made towards a ceasefire in 50 days.
July 14, 2025
NATO
‘Nothing Useful Came out of His Mouth’ – Rutte Mocks Lavrov’s NATO Statement
NATO Chief Mark Rutte also ridiculed the Russian foreign minister’s lengthy tenure “since the birth of Jesus Christ” in his latest interview on Fox News.
July 2, 2025
US
Rutte Calls for ‘Flexibility’ in US Arms Shipments to Ukraine
The NATO Secretary General said that he “fully understands” the US decision to replenish its stockpiles, but urges the US and other partners to continue the provision of weapons to Ukraine.
July 2, 2025
NATO
‘Daddy’s Home’ – How Trump Learned to Love NATO
“I watched the heads of these countries get up, and the love and the passion that they showed for their country was unbelievable,” the US president said. “It was really moving to see it.”
June 27, 2025
Europe
US European Commanders Pledge to Help NATO Spend Its 5% GDP
As NATO leaders signed up to increase their defense spending as demanded by President Trump, his nominee for SACEUR said he would help ensure the alliance got maximum benefit from the extra funds.
June 26, 2025
NATO
NATO Summit: Unity and Strength?
Europe’s press delves into what can be expected from the summit.
June 25, 2025
Ukraine
NATO Commits $40B in Security Aid for Ukraine at Summit Kick-Off
Rutte: “The most significant and direct threat facing this Alliance remains Russia. Moscow continues to wage war against Ukraine with the support of North Korea, Iran, and China as well as Belarus.”
June 24, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Will Only Attend NATO Summit’s State Dinner
Next week’s NATO Leader’s Summit will be held in The Netherlands during the period June 24-25 the agenda for which will focus on issues relating to deterrence and defense.
June 18, 2025
NATO
Russia Slams NATO ‘Aggression’ Over Air Defense Spending Call
NATO head Mark Rutte is expected to urge a “quantum leap” in defence capabilities including a “400-percent increase” in air and missile defence to shield the alliance against Russia on Monday.
June 9, 2025
EU
EU Launches $170 Billion Joint Defense Procurement and Ukrainian Support Fund
The New EU SAFE program has been launched with the aim of increasing defense production capacity, closing capability gaps and ensuring support for Ukrainian military forces.
May 28, 2025
Zelensky
Putin Sends ‘Low-Level Delegation,’ Misses Peace Opening – NATO Chief
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Putin snubbed a chance for peace after Zelensky offered direct talks. Rutte is calling for a deal that won’t repeat the broken Minsk model.
May 15, 2025
NATO
NATO Allies Scramble to Increase Defense Spending
Concerned about Trump’s threats to pull out of the Alliance, European countries reportedly are getting creative about how to meet an elevated threshold.
May 5, 2025