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How has Mark Rutte navigated his first year as Nato head?

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (Image credits: AP) Taking over after Jens Stoltenberg’s decade-long stewardship of Nato on October 1, 2024, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte knew that there would be no easing into his new position. Rutte had been a shoo-in for the job because European allies believed that if Donald Trump were […]

‘Vile attack’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns latest Russian offensive; discusses weapons initiative with Nato chief

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he spoke with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s latest “vile” offensive and efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.Zelenskyy also highlighted discussions on the PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, a program designed to help Kyiv acquire weapons systems to protect its […]

Watch: White House drops ‘Daddy’s home’ music video featuring Trump at Nato Summit; here’s the context

Pete Hegseth, center, and Marco Rubio, right, laugh as a reporter asked if Nato secretary general Mark Rutte called US President Donald Trump “daddy” during a news conference at the 2025 Nato Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. (NYT News Service) The White House on Thursday joined the buzz around US PresidentDonald Trump’s latest “Daddy” nickname […]

‘Dear Donald’: Trump posts Nato chief’s praise amid Hague summit trip; calls action against Iran ‘extraordinary’ and bold

Nato chief Mark Rutte (left) and US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump has released a series of messages from Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte, commending his strikes on Iran and his efforts to push allies to boost defense spending.He posted a screenshot of Rutte’s messages on his social media platform, Truth Social, on […]

Nato leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions

Nato leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions (Image: AP) THE HAGUE: US President Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are due to gather Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defence spending pledge or widen divisions among the […]