Mark Rutte

Lavrov calls possible peacekeepers in Ukraine 'invaders' and a 'target' for Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned cynically that any foreign troops deployed in Ukraine would become a “legitimate target” for Russia’s army, according to state media reports including TASS on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 07:15 PM

NATO launches Eastern Sentry to bolster Poland after Russian drone assault

NATO launched its Eastern Sentry operation in response to Russia’s Sept. 10 drone attack on Poland, Poland’s General Staff said on Sept. 13.

13 September 2025, 03:55 PM

NATO invokes Article 4 after Russian drone incursion into Poland, first consultations held

NATO triggered Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, launching formal consultations on Sept. 10 in response to a Russian drone incursion into Poland, Polish government spokesman Adam Szłapka confirmed during a broadcast on Polsat News.

10 September 2025, 07:21 PM

‘My message to Putin is clear’: NATO chief speaks out after Russian drone strike on Poland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte condemned the Sept. 10 overnight Russian drone strike on Polish territory as “reckless,” saying the Alliance had demonstrated its ability to defend its own, according to The Guardian.

10 September 2025, 04:13 PM

Zelenskyy, Rutte discuss ways to pressure Russia into real peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed security guarantees for Kyiv and ways to step up pressure on Russia, Zelenskyy reported on Telegram on Sep. 5.

5 September 2025, 10:56 AM

NATO sees growing threat from China, Iran, North Korea – Rutte

NATO’s challenges extend beyond Russia to include China, Iran, and North Korea, which are deepening defense cooperation and preparing for prolonged confrontation, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Sept. 4, according to The Guardian.

4 September 2025, 08:45 PM

NATO’s $2B PURL initiative fast-tracks arms for Ukraine, more aid expected soon

The PURL initiative, which channels U.S. weapons to Ukraine with NATO funding, has secured $2 billion in emergency aid. More clarity on future security guarantees is expected after the coalition of the willing meets Sept. 4, according to RFE/RL, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Sept. 3.

3 September 2025, 02:15 PM

NATO chief warns of rising Russian threats after GPS jamming of von der Leyen’s plane

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, responding to the suspected Russian GPS jamming that disrupted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s flight, warned that threats from Russia are escalating, The Guardian reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2025, 06:15 PM

Zelenskyy seeks NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine

The security guarantees currently being developed for Ukraine should be equivalent to Article 5 of the NATO Charter and include funding for the Ukrainian army, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 07:55 PM

Rutte in Kyiv: Security guarantees must deter Russia from ever invading Ukraine again

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Aug. 22 and held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about security guarantees meant to prevent future Russian aggression.

22 August 2025, 07:18 PM

Turkey willing to join Ukraine security guarantees, including Black Sea measures – Zelenskyy

Turkey expressed interest in joining security guarantees for Ukraine, including measures to ensure Black Sea security, during the latest “coalition of the willing” meeting, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 06:52 PM

Russia uses ultimatums to delay end of war – Zelenskyy

Ukraine needs security guarantees to ensure Russia does not attack again, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 05:23 PM

Rutte discusses peace in Ukraine and Black Sea security with Türkiye’s Erdoğan

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Turkish Presidential press service reported on X on Aug. 19.

20 August 2025, 08:58 AM

EU leaders, Zelenskyy use flattery to engage Trump

During a White House meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders employed charm and flattery toward U.S. President Donald Trump, which produced results, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 19.

19 August 2025, 12:32 PM

Trump—Zelenskyy meeting over, broader talks with Europe begin

A bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded, with the two presidents immediately going into an expanded meeting with several European leaders on Aug. 18.

18 August 2025, 10:32 PM

Trump to insist on Ukraine cease-fire in talks with Putin — French FM Jean-Noël Barrot

U.S. President Donald Trump will demand an unconditional cease-fire in Ukraine during talks with Vladimir Putin, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on X on Aug. 14

14 August 2025, 11:39 AM

Trump aims to gauge Putin’s seriousness in Alaska meeting - Rutte

U.S. President Donald Trump will be “testing” Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at their meeting in Alaska, as world leaders push for a ceasefire deal in Russia’s war against Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News on Aug. 10.

11 August 2025, 09:30 AM

NATO arms flow to Ukraine won’t stop after Alaska summit

NATO-coordinated weapons deliveries to Ukraine will continue regardless of the outcome of the Aug. 15 summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News on Aug. 10.

11 August 2025, 09:02 AM

Kyiv launches diplomatic blitz ahead of US-Russia summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has scheduled a series of calls and contacts with European leaders to discuss a possible summit between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, according to his post on Telegram on Aug. 7.

7 August 2025, 10:50 AM

Zelenskyy talks with Trump in presence of NATO and EU leaders

European leaders were present at the Zelenskyy-Trump conversation — including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Suspilne national broadcaster reported on Aug. 6.

7 August 2025, 08:05 AM

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