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Zelenskyy and Rutte discuss producing U.S. air defense systems in Ukraine - video

Obtaining licenses from the USA for the production of air defense systems and the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara were discussed at a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on June 18.

18 June, 11:50 AM

Rutte: Russia is NATO’s primary adversary, China also building strength

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said China is building up its capabilities but stressed that Russia remains the alliance’s primary adversary, speaking on Jan. 22 during the Ukrainian Breakfast, a closed-door event held on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

22 January, 01:40 PM

EU’s Kubilius: Putin wants war to continue because he feels victorious

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wants to continue the war against Ukraine because he believes he’s winning, European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius told CNN during his visit to the United States on July 23.

22 July 2025, 12:10 PM

At NATO summit, leaders urged Trump to increase economic pressure on Russia — Czech president

During a closed-door dinner at the NATO summit in The Hague, leaders sought to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to step up economic pressure on Russia, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with CNN Prima News on June 29.

30 June 2025, 11:37 AM

NATO’s Rutte condemns Russian strikes, promises more aid to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte condemned Russia’s recent mass attacks on Ukrainian cities as “unacceptable” during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in The Hague on June 24, NV correspondent Nataliia Rop reported.

24 June 2025, 07:30 PM

Rutte: NATO pledges €35B to Ukraine at The Hague summit

NATO will adopt major decisions regarding Ukraine at this week’s summit in The Hague, and allies have pledged more than €35 billion ($37.5 billion) in new support, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced during a June 24 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an NV correspondent reported.

24 June 2025, 05:40 PM

Mark Rutte NATO