NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership, saying priority …
Dec 3, 2024 · NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership of the military alliance, saying that the priority now must be to strengthen the country’s hand in any future peace talks with Russia.
NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with …
Dec 12, 2024 · BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments to ramp up defense spending. “It is time to shift to a wartime mindset,” Rutte told security experts and analysts at the Carnegie Europe think ...
Press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with …
Oct 3, 2024 · NATO Allies have provided Ukraine with unprecedented support since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. Including more than 99% of all military aid. But we know that you need more.
Rutte declares Ukraine ‘top priority’ as he takes over as NATO head
Oct 1, 2024 · Mark Rutte branded Ukraine his “top priority” as he formally became NATO secretary-general at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. The former Dutch prime minister took over the job from Jens...
Mark Rutte arrives in Ukraine for first visit since becoming …
Oct 3, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine on Thursday in his first official trip since taking office and pledging the alliance’s continued support for Kyiv...
NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of …
Dec 18, 2024 · NATO’s secretary-general said Wednesday that he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks with Russia. ... But Mark Rutte appeared frustrated at growing speculation in NATO capitals about when those peace talks might start and whether European peacekeepers would be involved, saying that speaking ...
New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine two days after taking …
Oct 3, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine — New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine on Thursday in his first official trip since taking office and pledging the alliance’s continued support for Kyiv in...
New NATO chief Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine on Kyiv trip
Oct 3, 2024 · NATO chief Mark Rutte told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy "your security matters for ours" on Thursday during his first visit to Kyiv since becoming the alliance's secretary-general.
New NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine in Kyiv …
Oct 3, 2024 · NATO's chief Mark Rutte told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday that his goal as head of the Western military alliance was to ensure that "Ukraine prevails."
NATO Secretary General meets the President of Ukraine
On Wednesday, 18 December 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will receive the President of Ukraine, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at his official residence in Brussels. Media Advisory. 19:00 (CET) Joint remarks by the Secretary General and the President of Ukraine. Media coverage.