Mark Rutte

NATO chief confirms North Korean troops engaged in war against Ukraine

Russia has involved North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at a briefing on Oct. 28

28 October 2024, 01:35 PM

North Korean soldiers presence in Russian forces can signal significant escalation - NATO Chief

The North Korean soldiers presence in Russian army would mark a significant escalation in Russia’s war against Ukraine, NATO chief Mark Rutte said at a joint conference with Estonian PM in Tallinn, press release wrote on Oct. 22.

23 October 2024, 08:07 AM

Romania urged to act quickly against Russian drone incursions, says Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged Romania to "quickly and effectively respond" to violations of its airspace by Russian drones, emphasizing that air defense remains a priority for NATO countries during a briefing on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 05:55 PM

China harms its own interests by sustaining Russia’s military campaign — Rutte

China's support for Russia's war against Ukraine is detrimental to Beijing's interests and international reputation, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 10:49 PM

NATO Secretary General predicts Ukraine will be 33rd or 34th member

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine will eventually become the 33rd or 34th member of the Alliance. He made the remarks during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Oct. 17, as reported by European Pravda.

17 October 2024, 12:17 PM

NATO to ensure Putin fails to achieve his goals in Ukraine – Rutte

NATO will not succumb to Russian threats and will continue to provide steadfast support to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, Reuters reported on Oct. 14.

15 October 2024, 08:02 AM

NATO chief Rutte announces major nuclear drills in Europe

NATO will begin large-scale nuclear exercises involving thousands of troops and dozens of warplanes on Oct. 14, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced in London, according to the Associated Press.

10 October 2024, 07:15 PM

Rutte may help coordinate key NATO decisions for Ukraine, expert says

Political expert Taras Zahorodnyi discussed on Radio NV on Oct. 3 whether the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will push allies toward the decisions Ukraine needs, especially at the upcoming Ramstein meeting, where the approval for long-range strikes on Russia will be considered.

4 October 2024, 03:08 PM

Zelenskyy discusses joint air defense with new NATO Secretary General

Ukraine and its Western partners have an opportunity to jointly defend Ukrainian airspace from Russian drones and missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his Oct. 3 evening address.

4 October 2024, 02:04 AM

Alliance to discuss Ukraine's use of long-range missiles on Russia with Biden at Ramstein

NATO members will discuss allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles to strike Russian territory with U.S. President Joe Biden at the upcoming Ramstein format meeting on Oct. 12, said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Oct. 3.

3 October 2024, 04:29 PM

New NATO Chief urges to reinforce Ukraine's air defense - Polish Foreign Ministry

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski had his first discussion with newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who stressed the critical need to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems, Poland's Foreign Affairs Ministry wrote on its website on Oct. 2.

3 October 2024, 08:30 AM

Rutte says Ukraine has right to strike Russian territory

Newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that Ukraine has the right to strike targets within Russia as part of its self-defense. He made this statement during his first press conference after taking office on Oct. 1.

1 October 2024, 05:50 PM

Ensuring Ukraine's victory key priority, says new NATO Secretary General Rutte

Supporting Ukraine and ensuring its victory will remain a key priority for the new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, he said during a joint press briefing with outgoing Alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg on Oct. 1.

1 October 2024, 02:40 PM

Mark Rutte officially succeeds Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General

Fifty-seven-year-old Mark Rutte, the former Dutch Prime Minister, took over as NATO Secretary General on Oct. 1, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg, who held the post for 10 years.

1 October 2024, 08:42 AM

New NATO chief Mark Rutte to face multiple challenges in maintaining alliance unity

New NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will need to leverage his coalition-building skills to maintain unity within the alliance amid the Ukraine-Russia war and political uncertainty in Washington, according to a Reuters report published on Sept. 30.

30 September 2024, 04:15 PM

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte highlights MH17 tragedy and urges supporting Ukraine in his farewell address

The Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte, recently appointed as NATO's Secretary-General, reflected on the MH17 tragedy and highlighted the importance of supporting Ukraine in a farewell address to his nation, NOS media outlet reported on June 30.

1 July 2024, 12:13 PM

Germany, Netherlands oppose higher EU defense spending

Germany and the Netherlands disagree with a call to make progress on funding to increase European Union defense spending, Bloomberg reported on June 27.

28 June 2024, 01:15 PM

White House backs Rutte’s NATO chief appointment, citing strong support for Ukraine

The White House has welcomed the appointment of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO Secretary General to replace Jens Stoltenberg, whose term ends in October, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby announced on June 26.

27 June 2024, 12:09 PM

Dutch PM Mark Rutte to lead NATO from October

The North Atlantic Council decided to appoint Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), succeeding Jens Stoltenberg, according to an official statement posted on the Alliance'swebsite on June 26.

26 June 2024, 12:59 PM

Hungary no longer opposed to Rutte’s NATO chief bid

Budapest no longer opposes the candidacy of Dutch PM Mark Rutte for the position of the next NATO Secretary-General, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban announced on June 18.

18 June 2024, 10:41 PM

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