Rutte, Mark
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addressed the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's 71st Annual Session in Ljubljana, warning that Russia's intentions should not be underestimated despite its battlefield setbacks. Rutte emphasized that Russia remains a significant threat due to its ongoing cyberattacks, sabotage, and espionage operations against allied countries.
Trump, Donald
Donald Trump has been making headlines as of late with his meetings with world leaders, and experts are weighing in on whether flattery or firmness is the best approach when dealing with the US President. While some, like NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, have attempted to butter him up, others, like
Trump, Donald
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a "historic victory" for Israel over Iran in a televised address to his nation, praising US President Donald Trump for his support despite a night of public and private sparring. The ceasefire, brokered by Mr. Trump, was hailed as a major achievement,
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump praised Nato countries for their willingness to increase defence spending to 5% of their GDP by 2035, a significant increase from the current 2% target. During a press conference at the Nato summit in The Hague, Trump commended the alliance's member countries for their commitment
Defence spending
Following eight years of criticism from US President Donald Trump about the alliance's defense spending, NATO leaders have agreed to increase their military budgeting commitments to at least 5% of their respective countries' Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The move is seen as a major concession to Trump&
Defence spending
US President Donald Trump hailed a summit in The Hague as a "great victory for everybody" after NATO allies agreed to increase defence spending to 5% of output by 2035. The deal, which Mr Trump had been pushing for years, aims to counter a growing threat from Russia
Trump, Donald
Nato leaders have welcomed US President Donald Trump to the Hague summit, eager to placate him as he arrives fresh from launching airstrikes against Iran. Amid tensions over defence spending and Article 5, a core Nato promise to defend each other, Mr Trump has sent a congratulatory text to Nato
Defence spending
The 2019 Nato summit, held in The Hague, is a critical moment for the alliance, with every effort being made to ensure that US President Donald Trump remains committed to Article 5, the collective defense principle that guarantees the security of all member states. Despite Trump's past unpredictability,
Defence spending
Nato's member countries have agreed to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, with an additional 1.5% allocated to broader security-related investments, including cyber-security and intelligence. The decision comes amid growing concerns over Russia's aggression, with former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte describing Moscow
Trump, Donald
As NATO leaders gather in The Hague on Tuesday, they face a complex web of challenges, including the repercussions of US military strikes on Iran and the ongoing conflict with Russia. The summit aims to signal unity and commitment to defence spending increases, but the situation on the ground makes
Defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed that Ukraine will remain a top priority at the upcoming alliance summit, despite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's absence from a key leaders' meeting. The summit aims to boost military spending, with European allies and Canada committing to provide over €35 billion in
Intercontinental ballistic missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared his plan for a decisive victory over Russia with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during a meeting at Number 10 Downing Street. Zelensky's proposal involves the use of Anglo-French Storm Shadow missiles, which would target Russian airbases
