Mark Rutte

NATO Chief's Warning about North Korea: Escalation

Defense Ministers: Want to See Ukraine in NATO

Russia's war against Ukraine topped the agenda when the G7 countries' defence ministers met in Naples. In a joint statement, continued "unwavering support" to Ukraine is promised.

Thousands of North Korean soldiers headed for Ukraine

The dictatorship North Korea has decided to send extensive military aid to Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine. It involves 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, according to South Korea's intelligence service Nis.

Ukraine deserves to become a NATO member

Give us an invitation, urges Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj during NATO visit. But everything indicates that he will have to wait.

NATO: To Discuss Victory Plan with Ukraine

Ukraine's "victory plan" is to be discussed when NATO's defense ministers gather in Brussels. The question is how far the alliance can stretch around Ukraine's wishes for a formal invitation to membership.

Kristersson in NATO: No one can manufacture like us

Prime Minister meets new NATO Chief

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is going on a lightning visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany for individual meetings with the countries' leaders.

Ukraine: Ammunition Depot with Weapons from North Korea Hit

A Russian weapons depot in the border region of Bryansk is reported to have been hit in a Ukrainian attack. The depot contained, among other things, material and ammunition from North Korea, according to information from Ukraine.

NATO Chief Rutte on Support Visit to Kyiv

NATO Chief Mark Rutte says that his unambiguous goal is to "Ukraine will win" during a lightning visit to the capital Kyiv.

The new chief: Ukraine's rightful place is in Nato

The Jens Stoltenberg era is over. Now it's Mark Rutte who leads NATO. My top priority is to keep NATO strong, promises the new Secretary-General.

Stoltenberg: We Could Have Done More for Ukraine

Nato could have done more to prevent Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says Jens Stoltenberg. In a long interview, the outgoing Nato chief reflects on the alliance's handling prior to the full-scale invasion.

New NATO Operation in the Baltic Sea: Submarines and Drones

With the help of a new Nato effort, attacks on the Baltic Sea's infrastructure will be met "robustly and firmly". This was the conclusion when leaders of Nato countries in the region met to discuss the security situation. On the agenda in Helsinki was the Russian shadow fleet believed to be behind the sabotage of several submarine cables.

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Nato is celebrating its 75th anniversary in connection with the summit in Washington, now with Sweden as a member. In the background, future challenges are lurking and a big question: What happens in the long run if Donald Trump becomes president?

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to bounce right off him. When Mark Rutte takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises. But the 57-year-old Dutchman is described as an extremely polished diplomat.

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Dutchman Mark Rutte will become Nato's next chief, the defence alliance announced in a statement. "I know I'm leaving Nato in good hands", writes outgoing Jens Stoltenberg on X.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to just roll off him. When Mark Rutte, by all accounts, takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises. But the 57-year-old Dutchman is described as an extremely polished diplomat.

Rutte the only candidate for Nato chief job

Romania's president Klaus Iohannis throws in the towel in the battle to become Nato's next Secretary-General. He and Romania's national security council fully back Mark Rutte's candidacy for the Secretary-General post.

Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Hungary gives up its veto against the Netherlands' outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte as new Secretary-General of Nato. Thus, everything suggests Rutte as successor to Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg in the autumn.

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

Nato can proceed with plans for increased military and economic support to Ukraine. Hungary does not need to be involved – and will no longer block.