NATOโs Rutte wants a return to Cold War-level military spending
Governments need to make more orders and defense contractors have to take more risks, NATO’s secretary-general said.
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Dreamer No. 1 โ Germany
Ursula von der Leyen a un problรจme : il sโappelle Donald Trump
La relation รฉtroite qu’entretient la prรฉsidente de la Commission europรฉenne avec Joe Biden pourrait รชtre un handicap.
From Brussels to Warsaw, troubled Europe reckons with Trump โ and itself
The next few months will be pivotal for the Atlantic alliance. A fragmented Continent will struggle to meet the moment.
Natoโs Rutte says Russia supporting North Korean nuclear programme
Alliance chief claims Moscowโs help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten US
Ukraine war briefing: Nato lauds Blinken on final Brussels turn
US secretary of state arrives with another $725m in US arms for Ukraine; Russia complains of Ukrainian help to Syria rebels. What we know on day 1,015Antony Blinken, the outgoing US secretary of state, paid his final visit to Nato headquarters in Bruss…
NATO must focus on military aid for Ukraine, not peace deal, says alliance chief Mark Rutte
NATO must focus on military aid for Ukraine, not peace deal, says alliance chief Mark Rutte
NATO boss is the โright man in the right timeโ to deal with Trump, Portugalโs FM says
Alliance foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday to talk about budgets, Ukraine and the Middle East.
Natoโs Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas
Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapse
Nato chief warns Trump of โdire threatโ to US if Ukraine pushed into bad deal
Mark Rutte says risks to America will increase if China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are empowered
The Guardian view on Romaniaโs presidential election: a stable Ukrainian ally wobbles | Editorial
The shock first-round victory of a far-right nationalist candidate has far-reaching and alarming implicationsIn a region shadowed by Vladimir Putinโs revanchist ambitions, Romania has been a pillar of proโwestern stability. Possessing a long border wit…
Rutte, Tusk insist on defence spending, supporting Ukraine ahead of Trump return
Tusk wants Poland’s easter border to be โan impassable boundary for possible aggressors or attackers.โย
Blinken in Brussels as Trump win raises alarm over Ukraine
After landing in Brussels late Tuesday, the secretary of state’s one-day visit will see him meet NATO chief Mark Rutte, European Union diplomacy boss Josep Borrell, his successor Kaja Kallas and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.
For too long Europe has avoided bearing burden of its own security: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday renewed his calls for Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defence, saying it had for “too long avoided bearing the burden of its own security”. Speaking alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte, who was …
Beware the growing Russia-China-North Korea-Iran alliance, NATO chief warns
The missile technology that Russia is sharing with Pyongyang โpresents a dire threat to the United Statesโ mainland, to Europe, to the Indo-Pacific and to the wider Euro-Atlantic,โ NATO’s Mark Rutte said.
Can Trump be the New Reagan?
Eight years ago, at a post-election breakfast party we threw in POLITICOโs Brussels offices, I watched Donald Trump claim victory in a presidential election for the first time with shell-shocked European legislators and policymakers. The reaction in global capitals this Wednesday morning was very different. Anxiety in many, jubilation in some. But not shock. The [โฆ]
Polandโs Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win
Trump’s reelection in the U.S. presents โa serious challenge for everyone,โ Polish prime minister says.
Border data shows North Korean โstudentsโ (not troops) are loving Russia
The apparent surge in academic interest in Russia comes shortly after Moscow and Pyongyang signed a military cooperation treaty.
Ukraine war briefing: Biden administration confirms surge of military aid to Kyiv will continue
Leaders in Budapest grapple with Ukraine and Europeโs security under Trump; deaths from Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk. What we know on day 989See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine warThe Biden administration has confirmed that the …
European leaders meet as Trump storms back
Gathering for a meeting of the European Political Community, EU leaders, as well as NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, held talks focused on the risks implied by Trump’s re-election.
Rutte’s message to Trump: North Korean troops in Ukraine war threaten the US too
Rutte’s message to Trump: North Korean troops in Ukraine war threaten the US too
5 things to know about defense chief Andrius Kubiliusโs European Parliament hearing
New defense commissioner warned of Russian threat, underlined America’s distraction with China, and pushed the EU to spend big on protecting itself.
World leaders race to congratulate Trump on expected win
Leaders praised the Republican’s “comeback.”
Italyโs Meloni and NATO chief Rutte discuss strengthening the alliance
Meloni said the invasion of Ukraine has had a big destabilising effect internationally.
Mark Rutte: North Korean troops in Europe marks turning point
What we need is the political commitment to stay the course for the long haul.
North Koreans fighting for Putin threatens world order, Rutte says
NATO boss warned Pyongyang’s involvement in Ukraine war could mark start of a “far darker” phase of conflict.ย
NATOโs Rutte says Russian attacks on Europe are โintensifyingโ
โinterfering directly in our democracies, sabotaging industry and committing violence,โ said Mark Rutte.
Hungary flirts with Putin and snubs NATO meeting
NATO diplomats based in Budapest wanted to chat with Hungary about its ambiguous policy toward the Atlantic alliance, but were ignored.
Ukraine war briefing: Bomb shatters historic landmark in Kharkiv
Prized Derzhprom building in Kharkiv damaged in attacks injuring 19; North Korean foreign minister heads to Russia as Nato chief says Kim Jong-unโs troops are in Kursk. What we know on day 979See all our Ukraine war coverageA Russian guided bomb attack…
Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a “dangerous expansion” of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US says North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to Russia
Some of those soldiers are in training and some are already headed toward the fight along the border with Ukraine.
NATO chief Rutte confirms North Korean troops deployed to Russia
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia, calling their deployment a “threat to security” and a “significant escalation” of the war in Ukraine. Rutte hinted the troops may be a sign of the “growing desper…
NATO chief says he can confirm North Korean troops are in Russiaโs Kursk
Rutte said deploying North Korean troops was a sign of “growing desperation” from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a “dangerous expansion” of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Nato says North Korean troops in Russia threaten European security
Pyongyangโs involvement marks โdangerous expansionโ of Moscowโs war in Ukraine, says Mark Rutte
North Korean troops in Kursk a โsignificant escalationโ of Ukraine conflict, NATOโs Rutte says
North Korean troops in Kursk a โsignificant escalationโ of Ukraine conflict, NATOโs Rutte says
North Korean troops are now in Kursk to help Russia, NATO confirms
Mark Rutte’s announcement marks a new phase of Moscow’s war with Kyiv, as Pyongyang seeks to assist Vladimir Putin in retaking territory.
Zelenskyy asks allies to act on reports of North Korean troops helping Russia
Ukraineโs president cites reports of up to 12,000 troops training for deployment with Putinโs forces, calls for “firm, concrete response.”
North Korean troop claims revive talk of EU โboots on the groundโ in Ukraine
Lithuaniaโs foreign minister tells POLITICO itโs time to revisit the idea of deploying EU troops to support Kyiv.
South Korea to brief NATO on North Korean troops in Russia
Pyongyang is sending up to 10,000 troops to Moscow, according to information from Seoul and Kyiv.
Playing with โelectoral rocket fuelโ: How Polandโs Donald Tusk hopes to weaponize migration
Toughening rules for asylum seekers is an effort to defang far-right parties ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes
Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageRussian strikes on Kharkiv wounded …
North Korean troops in Ukraine war called โhugeโ escalation risk
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said on Friday that North Korea had already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to Russia.
Videos appear to show North Korean troops at Russian military baseย
South Korea has warned that Pyongyang plans to step up its involvement in the Kremlin’s war.
EU and NATO offer Zelenskyy fulsome meals โ and qualified support for his victory plan
Ukraine is still waiting for the EU to unblock frozen Russian assets and for NATO to invite it to join.
Zelenskyy: We need NATO or nukes โฆ and we want NATO
Ukraine suffered uniquely from its 1994 decision to denuclearize, the country’s president said.
CRINK: Itโs the new โAxis of Evilโ
The alliance among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea is forcing NATO to tighten links with Indo-Pacific countries.
Zelensky defends ‘victory plan’ at EU and NATO
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said his country must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia. Zelensky cited reports that North Korea was training 10,000 soldiers to help Russia, but NATO chief Mark Rutte said there is ‘no evidenc…
NATO pledges money โ not membership โ as Zelenskyy brings victory plan to Brussels
Secretary-General Mark Rutte isn’t giving a clear answer to Kyiv’s demand for a speedy invitation to join the alliance.
NATO members spent โฌ20 billion in first half of 2024 on military aid to Ukraine, Rutte says
The alliance is “on track” to meet its โฌ40 billion target for the year, Rutte and two NATO diplomats said.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy presents โvictory planโ to European allies as long-range strikes discussed
UK says no change to position on Storm Shadow missiles; Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian detention. What we know on day 961See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said a ceasefire with Russia is not under discussion with Euro…
Zelenskyyโs 5 asks on his Europe tour (and the odds heโll get them)
The Ukrainian president is racing across Europe to lock in support for Kyiv. We rate his chances of success.
NATO boss: Stop worrying about Trump
Mark Rutte says the Republican hopeful ‘understands completely’ that Ukraine’s fight is also ‘about the safety and the future security’ of the U.S.
Zelenskyy and Starmer hold talks at Downing Street โ video
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on Thursday for talks with Keir Starmer and the Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte. No 10 is hosting the Ukrainian president, who has been pressing western governments for more military support and the green light to fire lo…
Ukraine war briefing: End the war in 2025 through โdecisive actionโ, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president to meet Keir Starmer and Natoโs new secretary general, Mark Rutte, in London on whirlwind tour. What we know on day 960See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading…
Zelenskyy heads for talks with UKโs Starmer after Biden summit axed
London trip comes just after key meeting at which Ukraine was set to present a โvictory planโ was postponed.
Could Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine have been prevented? NATOโs outgoing chief thinks so.ย
Jens Stoltenberg reflects on the past and future of the military alliance.
Ukraine will never join NATO on my watch, says Slovakia PM Fico
The admission of new countries to NATO requires unanimous agreement by alliance members.
Zelenskyy says victory plan is coming at alliesโ meeting on Oct. 12
Ukraine will present โclear, concrete stepsโ to end the war in its territory, Zelenskyy said.
We should have given Ukraine more weapons earlier, says ex-NATO chief
โIโm proud of what we have done, but it would have been a great advantage if it started earlier,” Jens Stoltenberg said.
New NATO chief Mark Rutte pledges allianceโs continued support for Ukraine
Rutte vowed when he took office on Tuesday to help shore up Western support for Ukraine, which has been fighting Russiaโs full-scale invasion since February 2022.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says west โdragging outโ delivery of long-range weapons
At a media appearance with new Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted western delays in supplying weapons. What we know on day 954See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageNatoโs chief Mark Rutte has told Ukrainian president Volod…
New NATO boss backs Ukraineโs plea for deep strikes into Russia
Kyiv’s right to self-defense “does not end at the border,” Mark Rutte says during first trip to Ukraine.
New NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine in Kyiv trip
During his maiden trip as NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and pledged support to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Ukraine faces a critical few months over the winter as Russian forces continue …
Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit
In an unannounced trip to Ukraine’s capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance’s pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine.
NATOโs Rutte arrives in Kyiv on first trip after taking post
Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ and Iranian missiles were also on the agenda of the talks.
Mark Rutte is Mr. Nice Guy on day 1 at NATO toward the EU, Ukraine, Trump โ even Putin
“The Kremlin … has excellent sources,” Rutte said of Russia’s belief that he’s going to be as tough as his predecessor.
No imminent nuclear threat from Russia, says new Nato chief
Mark Rutte slammed the Kremlin’s “reckless and irresponsible” rhetoric but downplayed Russia’s nuclear threats.
No imminent nuclear threat from Russia, says new Nato chief
Mark Rutte slammed the Kremlin’s “reckless and irresponsible” rhetoric but downplayed Russia’s nuclear threats.
Frugal no more: new NATO chief Mark Rutte urges members increase defence spending
“To truly match the capabilities with the needs, we need significantly more defence spending,” says Rutte in his inauguration speech to NATO members.
Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte takes over as Nato chief โ video
The former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte succeeded Jens Stoltenberg as Nato secretary general on Tuesday in a ceremony where Stoltenberg handed Rutte an Icelandic gavel. Stoltenberg was head of the military alliance for a decade, taking up the post i…
Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, dismisses Trump concerns
NATO’s new chief Mark Rutte took over the leadership of the military alliance from outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Rutte downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump …
Stoltenbergโs last hurrah as NATO chief
Support to Ukraine, revamping the club’s collective defence mechanisms and spending increases remain key highlights of Jens Stoltenberg’s ten years at the head of NATO, as on Tuesday (1 October), he handed over the reins to Mark Rutte.
Ukraine โat the top of the listโ: NATOโs new chief takes charge
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally took over as secretary general of NATO from Norwayโs Jens Stoltenberg at a Tuesday ceremony.
Mark Rutte takes over as NATO chief
The former Dutch prime minister succeeds Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg, who spent 10 years at the helm of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is going through a period of uncertainty.
Five key issues that could define Rutteโs success as NATO bossย
When Dutchman Mark Rutte takes over as NATO’s secretary general on Tuesday (1 October), his first five tasks may be obvious and unsurprising, but they will not be easy to navigate.
Challenges and high expectations as Rutte starts first day as NATO chief
Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Monday (30 September), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic Alliance as he takes over from Jens Stoltenberg.
Sorry, Mark Rutte, thereโll be no honeymoon at NATO
From a potential Trump presidency to the impasse over Ukraine’s war strategy, the former Dutch PM is taking on a tough job.
Ukraine war briefing: Fight hard through autumn, Zelenskyy urges forces
Mark Rutte to take Nato reins from Jens Stoltenberg; โI donโt really buy itโ says former Trump adviser of boasts about ending war. What we know on day 951 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that the situation was …
New NATO chief Mark Rutte inherits multiple security headaches
An EU veteran with an established relationship with Donald Trump, ex-Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is well-placed to tackle NATOโs challenges, defence experts have told Euronews.
Mark Rutte takes charge of Nato at a perilous moment for Ukraine
But insiders say โTrump whispererโโs years of coalition-building in Netherlands should stand him in good steadAt 9.00 (0700 GMT) on Tuesday, wreaths will be laid at the granite monument to the men and women who have died fighting under the banner of Na…
Ukraine braces for winter battle over energy, military support
In this week’s edition: A closer look atย Ukraine’s challenge to secure energy infrastructure before winter, NATO Sec-Gen Rutte’s first week and an exclusive interview with Georgia’s President Zourabishvili.
Bidenโs envoy to Hungary lashes Orbรกn over Trump, Russia, China ties
It’s time for other NATO allies to handle Budapest “unflinchingly” as it sides with Moscow and Beijing, US ambassador said.
Meet the commissioners: Class of 2024
Everything you need to know about Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second term.
NATO could have done more to avert Ukraine war: Stoltenberg
“We could have provided military equipment to prevent the war,” outgoing NATO boss tells Frankfurter Allgemeineย newspaper.
NATOโs Jens Stoltenberg will be new Munich Security Conference chief
“Davos with guns” gets a new boss.
Von der Leyenโs second term from hell
Thought the pandemic and Ukraine were tough? The next five years could be worse.
Mark Rutteโs first NATO task: Find a right-hand woman
Two senior former officials from North Macedonia and Bulgaria are among those competing to become the incoming NATO chief’s deputy.
Greece must get an important role in the Commission, prime minister tells von der Leyen
Kyriakos Mitsotakis shows off his growing political strength by calling for Greece to get a key portfolio.
Farnborough Airshow kicks off; Joe Biden drops out
SNEAK PEEK โ The Farnborough International Airshow starts today in the U.K. as the EUโs space program stutters. โ Tensions between Rome and outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg escalated over the weekend โ Plot twist in the French defense committee: Jean-Michel Jacques is the new president. Good morning, and welcome to Morning Defense. In case [โฆ]
How to stay sane and clean in the Brussels machine
Money, power, attention: Youโll need a strategy to stop Eurobubble high life from sullying your soul.
NATOโs bad boys: Turkey and Hungary play their own game
Turkey and Hungary are preparing for a Trump presidency and charting their own course in the alliance.
The worldโs most successful military alliance. If you can keep it.
Trump or not in the White House, NATO has to embrace some hard realities to survive another five โ much less 75 โ years.
Divided, reshuffled and politically bruised: Europeโs leaders head to the NATO summit
Political turmoil on the Continent is reshuffling power players going to the NATO gathering.
From Trump-whisperer to NATO chief: Rutteโs task to navigate troubled waters
Incoming NATO boss Mark Rutte has only a few months to prepare to lead the Western military alliance amid stormy waters asย members on both sides of the Atlantic eye to impose their priorities on the new captain of the ship.ย
NATO: Incoming Secretary General Mark Rutte faces political challenges
The former Dutch prime minister will succeed Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg at a time of great uncertainty at the summit of the Alliance’s two major powers, the US and France.
At NATO, the political challenges facing the next Secretary General Mark Rutte
The former Dutch prime minister will succeed Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg at a time of great uncertainty at the summit of the Alliance’s two major powers, the US and France.
NATO needs to look toward Pacific because of current realities, Jens Stoltenberg says
โChina is the main enabler of Russiaโs war aggression against Ukraine,โ he said.
The Netherlands has a new government. Here are 3 things to know.
After the far right won the most votes, it’s now also a powerful force in the Dutch government.
Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO
Rutte urged the Dutch to support Ukraine in his final speech on Sunday, before an inward-looking new government takes over the Netherlands on Tuesday.