Mark Rutte

NATO chief Rutte confirms Ukraine’s invitation to Hague summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that Ukraine is invited to the alliance’s summit in The Hague on June 24-25, though details of its participation remain unclear, Radio Liberty reported on Telegram.

4 June 2025, 03:30 PM

Germany plans strongest army in Europe, says André Wüstner

The head of the German Bundeswehr Association, André Wüstner, called for increasing Germany’s armed forces to 260,000 from about 180,000, Deutschlandfunk reported on May 30.

30 May 2025, 12:18 PM

Rutte fears clash between Trump and Zelenskyy at NATO summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hopes next month’s annual summit will be short and smooth, but is reportedly concerned about a potential clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and America’s allies over Ukraine’s future — and with Ukraine itself, which remains eager to join NATO, The New York Times reported on May 26, citing sources.

27 May 2025, 11:30 AM

China, Iran, and North Korea aid Russia’s war against Ukraine — NATO Secretary General

China, Iran, and North Korea are actively supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, La Repubblica reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 08:21 AM

NATO chief praises Trump after Putin call

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called it a positive step that U.S. President Donald Trump has “begun to open lines of communication” with Vladimir Putin, speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers on May 20.

20 May 2025, 12:54 PM

Rubio: All NATO states back Trump’s 5% defense push

All NATO members "will have agreed on a goal" of spending the equivalent of 5% of their GDP on defense over the next decade by the next NATO Summit in June, U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio told Fox News on May 15, according to Reuters.

16 May 2025, 09:46 AM

NATO chief Rutte to decide on Zelenskyy’s invitation to The Hague summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will decide whether to invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the alliance’s summit in The Hague from June 24-26, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said before an informal NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Antalya on May 15.

15 May 2025, 03:25 PM

Rutte proposes NATO spending boost to meet Trump’s demands

NATO members should raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP and earmark an additional 1.5% for “broader security measures,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on May 2, as reported by Reuters.

2 May 2025, 08:30 PM

Rutte draws red line: Ukraine’s NATO path off-limits in talks with Moscow

Ukraine's path to NATO membership cannot be reversed and will not be part of any potential peace deal with Russia, Alliance Secretary General Mark Rutte told the We-Ukraine TV channel on April 15.

16 April 2025, 10:11 AM

Ukraine to get more Patriot systems soon — Rutte

Most of the seven Patriot air defense systems promised to Ukraine by NATO members in July 2024 have either been delivered or will arrive soon, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on April 15.

15 April 2025, 10:31 PM

NATO chief warns of Russia’s potential nuclear weapons in space

Russia may be exploring the deployment of nuclear weapons in space to target satellites, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with Welt am Sonntag on April 12.

12 April 2025, 06:26 PM

Zelenskyy reveals key topics for upcoming Ramstein conference

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group will meet in Brussels on April 11 to discuss troop deployments, air defense enhancements, and new defense packages, according to Interfax Ukraine on April 8.

8 April 2025, 06:39 PM

Zelenskyy, allies press for peace as coalition summit kicks off in Paris

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to coordinate efforts toward peace in Ukraine, Rutte announced in a post on X on March 27.

27 March 2025, 05:55 PM

Rutte backs 30-day Ukraine ceasefire as ‘wise plan,’ warns timing remains uncertain

A 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine remains unpredictable and depends on dialogue with Russia, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with Bloomberg on March 14.

14 March 2025, 05:43 PM

NATO eyes eventual reset with Moscow after the war

Relations with Russia should eventually be “normalized” once its war against Ukraine ends, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with Bloomberg on March 14.

14 March 2025, 05:24 PM

Denmark outraged as Trump and Rutte discuss possible annexation of Greenland

Rasmus Jarlov, head of Denmark’s Defense Committee, sharply condemned discussions about the possible annexation of Greenland between U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

14 March 2025, 11:08 AM

British envoy guides Zelenskyy ahead of key US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

The British Prime Minister's National Security Advisor, Jonathan Powell, traveled to Ukraine over the weekend to brief and advise President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on handling peace talks with the United States ahead of his visit to Saudi Arabia, The Times reported on March 9.

10 March 2025, 11:22 AM

Zelenskyy to join London summit shaping guarantees for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend a summit of European leaders to be held in London on March 6 at the initiative of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 12:52 PM

US support essential for European security guarantees to Ukraine, Rutte says

European plans to ensure Ukraine’s post-war security by deploying a force contingent to the country would still require U.S. auxiliary support, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Feb. 20.

20 February 2025, 09:36 PM

Rutte: Europe ‘ready and willing’ to lead on Ukraine security guarantees

Europe is prepared to take the lead in offering security guarantees to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wrote on X late on Feb. 17 after an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris.

18 February 2025, 08:58 AM

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