Mark Rutte

Zelenskyy Meets Belgian King and NATO Chief in Brussels, Calls for More Pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging increased pressure on Russia during a visit to Brussels.

At Least Seven Missing After Attacks on Ships in the Black Sea, Romanian Authorities Say

At least seven people are missing after attacks on ships in the Black Sea, according to Romanian authorities. The country's president has called the attacks “unacceptable.”

One Ship Sinks After Drone Attacks in Black Sea, 11 People Missing

Two ships have been hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. One has sunk, and eleven people are missing, the country’s leadership says.

NATO allies raise alarm over US meetings with selected invitees, including Sweden

NATO countries are concerned about divisions as the US holds future meetings with only selected invitees, including Sweden.

Estonia says Russia was behind arson attack on defense company in Tallinn

The arson attack on a defense equipment manufacturing company in Tallinn was Russian sabotage, the Estonian government says. European leaders, including Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, condemn the attack.

Denmark warns Russian invasion of NATO country can no longer be ruled out

It is unlikely - but can no longer be ruled out - that Russia will invade a NATO country, warns the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE). At the same time, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) warns of increased Russian espionage, sabotage and influence campaigns.

EU says Russian train attack was a clear attempt to intimidate Ukraine supporters

The Russian attack on a train near Ukraine's border with Poland was a "clear attempt to intimidate," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid

An attack using military equipment, says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Russia’s bomber drones in Germany this summer. The response from the EU will be ambassadors recalled, more sanctions in the pipeline and more air defense for Ukraine.

Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport

Russia was responsible for the incident involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport in August, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says. Germany is closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin in immediate response and threatening sanctions. Russia, in turn, is threatening “consequences.”

Saab wins another multi-billion order for GlobalEye aircraft, buyer undisclosed

The defense group Saab has secured another multi-billion-dollar order for its GlobalEye aircraft model. The buyer is unknown, however, and Saab only says it is "a country in the Middle East region."

Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism

NATO leaders did their best to project unity after the summit, despite earlier harsh statements from the US president. "There was a lot of love in the room," says Donald Trump.

Finland also wants to buy Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Finland wants to buy its own reconnaissance aircraft from Saab, says Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen at the NATO summit in Ankara.

NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne surveillance, replacing AWACS

NATO selects Saab's Globaleye for its future airborne surveillance of air, sea and land. The up to ten Globaleye planes will, among other things, be able to detect missile attacks in time.

Stockholm stock market falls after volatile trading, Saab rises on NATO deal hopes

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell, crawled back to the zero line - but lost courage again and the broad OMXS index closed down 0.8 percent. Defense group Saab's share rose sharply.

Rutte: NATO allies must give Ukraine what it needs

When the NATO defense alliance holds a summit in Turkey, it will be about keeping US President Donald Trump in a good mood. But NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also wants the meeting to pledge strong, long-term support for Ukraine.

Trump demands loyalty from NATO allies ahead of summit, threatens to quit alliance again

For Secretary General Mark Rutte, there is no shortage of challenges ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. After demanding higher defense budgets from other member states, US President Donald Trump is now demanding “loyalty” from his allies - or he is once again threatening to leave the alliance.

Trump says he is disappointed with NATO in Iran war

Hegseth: US to review troop presence in Europe

The US will review its troop presence in Europe and again demand that European NATO members invest more in the continent's defense. NATO countries that do not meet that demand will be told, according to Hegseth.

NATO chief on Iran deal: Safer for all of us, Rutte said

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praises U.S. President Donald Trump for the agreement with Iran.

Rutte and NATO ambassadors visit Kyiv after unusually large attacks

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is visiting Kyiv. Accompanying him are NATO ambassadors from all 32 member states, including Sweden's Jan Knutsson.

Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack

A Russian war drone crossed the border so quickly that Romanian forces did not have time to shoot it down. Two civilians were injured when it crashed into an apartment complex in the city of Galati. The drone was part of a Russian attack on the Odesa area, wrote President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - and he offered Romania help.

Report: US plans to cut NATO aid

The United States has far-reaching plans to reduce its contributions to NATO in the event of a crisis, including by giving the alliance access to fewer fighter jets, warships, and drones than it does now, according to the German magazine Der Spiegel.

Rubio says Sweden is an exemplary NATO ally

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio sees Sweden as an exemplary NATO ally. We have long cooperated, especially in technical solutions, he says, highlighting Ericsson as an important challenger to China's Huawei in 5G.

Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) emphasizes the importance of a "very orderly process" as Europe is expected to take on greater military responsibility within NATO. It is something he wants to raise with US Senator Marco Rubio in Helsingborg.