Mark Rutte

NATO Chief Calls for Defense Surge to Avoid ‘Big War’ With Russia

NATO chief Mark Rutte issued a stark warning Thursday to "turbo-charge" defense spending, saying European nations were not prepared for the threat of future war with Russia.

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NATO Will ‘Stay United’ Whoever Wins US Election: Rutte

NATO will stay united no matter who wins the US election, the alliance's secretary general Mark Rutte said in Berlin as Washington's allies nervously await the outcome of the vote.

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NATO in Push for Common Military Equipment Standards

NATO pledged to develop common standards for military equipment to make it more compatible between member states, addressing a problem that has plagued the alliance for decades.

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Coming Winter Could Be ‘Toughest’ of War for Ukraine: NATO Chief

NATO chief Rutte warned this winter could be the most difficult faced by Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022, calling for allies to ramp up arms supplies.

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Rutte Seals NATO Top Job After Lone Rival Drops Out

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance.

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Dutch PM Rutte ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on NATO Job After Orban Talks

Dutch PM Rutte said he was "cautiously optimistic" he will overcome Hungary's opposition to him becoming NATO's next chief after talks with Orban.

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US, UK, Germany Back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as Next NATO Chief

The United States, Britain, and Germany expressed support for Dutch PM Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general at a crucial time for the alliance.

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Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.

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