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Estonian FM: Trump won’t weaken NATO’s Article 5 guarantee

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told NV special correspondent Nataliia Rop on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin should not count on U.S. weakness—even with Donald Trump in the White House.

3 July 2025, 03:33 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

Zelenskyy, Trump, and NATO’s next chapter unfold in The Hague

A pleased Donald Trump, a diplomatically slick Mark Rutte, a sharply dressed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, thousands of troops on high alert, and Patriot missiles on standby—NV takes you inside the sealed-off, sky-guarded, sea-surrounded world of NATO’s most expensive summit yet.

28 June 2025, 06:05 PM

Tusk sees renewed chance for EU–US unity on Russia

The European Union and the United States could come together in support of Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, following the EU summit in Brussels, Radio Liberty reported on June 27.

27 June 2025, 08:47 AM

Rutte clarifies playful ‘daddy’ reference to Trump at NATO summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sought to clarify his earlier comment referring to U.S. President Donald Trump as “daddy,” stating it was meant as a joke, The Hill reported on June 25.

26 June 2025, 01:50 PM

Rutte denies calling Trump ‘daddy,’ says comment was a joke

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempted to clarify his remark in which he seemingly referred to U.S. President Donald Trump as “daddy,” insisting he made the comment jokingly, The Hill reported on June 25.

26 June 2025, 12:26 PM

Zelenskyy–Trump meeting in The Hague focused on weapons, sanctions and possible ceasefire — NV sources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, where the two leaders discussed further military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems, and sanctions against Russia, according to NV Radio sources.

25 June 2025, 05:35 PM

Zelenskyy and Trump hold 50-minute meeting at NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit on June 25. The conversation lasted roughly 50 minutes, according to Suspilne.

25 June 2025, 04:53 PM

NATO countries reaffirm support for Ukraine, cite long-term threat from Russia — summit communiqué

NATO member states adopted a final communiqué on June 25 at their summit in The Hague, pledging sustained support for Ukraine through direct defense contributions, according to a document obtained by NV correspondent Nataliia Rop.

25 June 2025, 04:13 PM

Pentagon chief acknowledges NATO has stepped up

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told his NATO counterparts over dinner that he recognizes other alliance members have “really stepped up” by agreeing to a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP, The Guardian reported on June 25.

25 June 2025, 02:10 PM

Rubio repeats Trump’s call for Ukraine-Russia war to end via talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at the NATO-Ukraine Council in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25, reaffirmed the Trump administration’s position that Russia’s war against Ukraine can only be resolved diplomatically, according to his post on X.

25 June 2025, 01:09 PM

Ukraine to be key focus on day two of NATO summit — Rutte

Ukraine will be a “major topic” at the NATO summit day two, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, NV correspondent Natalia Rop reported on June 25.

25 June 2025, 12:23 PM

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

Zelenskyy, Trump set to meet at NATO summit in The Hague on June 25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague on June 25, according to diplomatic sources cited by Radio NV.

24 June 2025, 03:46 PM

NATO’s most expensive summit begins in The Hague today — what it means for Ukraine

The Hague will host a two-day NATO leaders’ summit on June 24–25, the first under new Secretary General Mark Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister. While the summit was initially expected to focus on defense spending and unity within the alliance, Western media suggest the spotlight may shift toward the escalating Middle East conflict, following recent U.S. strikes on Iran ordered by President Donald Trump.

24 June 2025, 10:18 AM

NATO leaders promise unity again—but what will this summit really deliver?

Does NATO truly remain unwavering in its support for Ukraine as the alliance prepares to meet in The Hague next week? That question was at the heart of press briefing hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), attended by The New Voice journalist Demian Shevko.

24 June 2025, 09:45 AM

Ukraine invited to June NATO summit after all—Zelenskyy

Ukraine has been invited to the NATO summit scheduled for June 24–25 in The Hague, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 2.

3 June 2025, 12:47 AM

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

Zelenskyy to join NATO summit, role being planned, Dutch DM Brekelmans says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the NATO summit in The Hague from June 24–26, with organizers planning a suitable role for him, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans told broadcaster WNL.

26 May 2025, 10:56 AM

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