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NATO
‘I Don’t See US Withdrawing From Peace Discussions,’ NATO Chief Says After Meeting With Trump Cabinet
“We all agree in NATO that Russia is a long-term threat to NATO territory, to the whole of the Euro-Atlantic territory,“ Rutte told reporters, adding that he “doesn’t know” if Putin wants peace.
April 25, 2025
NATO
NATO Chief Mark Rutte to Visit Washington This Week as Peace Talks Falter
The upcoming visit comes amid Washington’s signal that it may soon abandon its Ukraine peace plan due to a lack of achievement.
April 23, 2025
Europe
Rubio, NATO Allies Express ‘Overwhelming’ Support for Ukraine, Urge Russia to Commit to Peace
An exclusive report on the first day of the NATO foreign ministers meeting in Belgium.
April 4, 2025
NATO
NATO Response Would Be ‘Devastating’ to Any Attack on ‘Poland or Other Ally’: Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned in Warsaw on Wednesday that the Western defence alliance would respond with a “devastating” blow to any attack by Russia on Poland or another ally.
March 26, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls Macron and NATO Chief After Dispute With Trump
The Élysée Palace confirmed that Macron and Zelensky had a conversation but did not share details. Zelensky was also in contact with Rutte, Financial Times reported.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Must Be ‘Closely Involved’ in Any Peace Talks: NATO Chief
NATO chief made the following statement after US President Donald Trump agreed with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to launch negotiations.
Feb. 13, 2025
EU
OPINION: ‘Mr. Putin, Get Out of Ukraine’
Mark Rutte told the EU two weeks ago that “The future of European and global security hinges on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.”
Feb. 1, 2025
NATO
Russia Plots to Assassinate Key European Industry Leaders, NATO Warns EU
NATO’s James Appathurai told the European Parliament’s hybrid warfare committee on Tuesday that uncovering the plot to kill Rheinmetall’s CEO in July was the tip of the iceberg.
Jan. 29, 2025
NATO
Rutte Tells Rubio Trump’s Demand for Increased European Defense Spending ‘Fair’
Mark Rutte had a phone conversation with Marco Rubio on Wednesday and told him that he looked forward to welcoming him to NATO and working together on Ukraine, Russia, and China.”
Jan. 23, 2025
NATO
OPINION: German Chancellor’s Hypocrisy over Ukraine’s NATO Membership
Olaf Scholz's once again restated his illogical and dangerous attitude toward Ukraine threatens the security of the whole of Europe
Nov. 7, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Meets Starmer, Rutte on Whirlwind Tour of Europe
From London, Zelensky heads to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, then Germany to see Chancellor Olaf Scholz -- all in the space of 48 hours.
Oct. 10, 2024
Zelensky
Rutte Underlines Commitment to Ukraine by Visiting Kyiv Two Days Into Office
On taking over as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine underlining that position by making his first foreign visit to the beleaguered nation’s capital two days later.
Oct. 3, 2024