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NATO chief Rutte worried about alliance's long-term security
The new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte currently does not see any danger of a Russian attack on the defence alliance's territory, but looks to the future with concern. "No fear for now," he said in an interview with dpa when asked whether NATO countries should be afraid of Russia,
NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy's criticism of Germany's Scholz is unfair
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he considered the sometimes harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be unjustified, news wire DPA reported.
'Stop Criticising Your Ally': NATO Boss Chides 'Unfair' Zelensky For Attacking Germany's Scholz
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling it unfair. Rutte praised Germany’s substantial military support,
NATO chief urges Zelensky to ease criticism on German aid
Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, admitted in an interview with the DPA agency that, in his opinion, the President of Ukraine unfairly criticized Olaf Scholz. "I have often told Zelenskyy that he should stop criticising Olaf Scholz,
Germany's military support merits praise, not criticism - NATO Chief to Zelenskyy
Tensions between Ukraine and Germany have flared as President Zelenskyy openly criticized Chancellor Scholz for hesitating to supply Taurus missiles and for his recent call with Vladimir Putin, which Zelenskyy described as opening a “Pandora’s box.
Trump will demand NATO allies increase defence spending to 5% of GDP – Financial Times
US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to demand NATO allies to raise their defence spending to 5% of their GDP.
Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders
Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders - The leaders of Finland, Latvia and ...
Fact Check: Zelenskiy’s quote about Trump and NATO membership lacks context
Comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that dismissed the idea of speaking to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ...
Trump Wants NATO to Increase Defense Spending Target to 5%: Report
During his first administration, Trump said in 2018 that the defense spending goal for NATO should be doubled to 4 percent.
No, Trump can’t legally withdraw the U.S. from NATO by executive order
No, Trump cannot legally withdraw the United States from NATO via executive order. Federal law requires congressional ...
NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia
NATO’s secretary-general says he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks ...
Zelensky Fires Back at NATO Ally Over Russian Gas Transit
The Ukrainian president criticized Slovakia's leader Robert Fico for making "shadow agreements" with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Trump to push NATO allies to increase defense spending
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to push U.S. NATO allies to increase their defense spending when he returns to the ...
NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and ...
NATO chief warns of ‘huge risk’ in Ukraine talks without Putin
NATO Chief Mark Rutte expressed concern of potential peace negotiations in the nearly three-year-long Russia-Ukraine war ...
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Polish president assures Trump won't desert Ukraine, calls for NATO boost
Polish President Andrzej Duda, in a conversation with "Neue Zuercher Zeitung," expressed confidence that Donald Trump will ...