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NATO chief says Europe will pay more for defense, keeps mum on Ukraine talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte refused after speaking with President Donald Trump to weigh in on a U.S. plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Pentagon Ukraine hub could see downgrade in policy office reshuffle
The shift would demote an office that until earlier this year had become one of the most important in the Pentagon.
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NATO chief Rutte to decide on Zelenskyy’s invitation to The Hague summit
The diplomat said he would welcome Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s delegation to The Hague but clarified, “The decision on ...
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Exclusive-NATO chief Rutte floats including broader security spending to meet Trump defence target
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte has proposed alliance members boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP and commit a further 1.5% to broader security-related spending to meet Donald ...
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NATO chief urges allies to do more and says their freedom and prosperity depend on it
BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged the 32 member nations to devote more funds, equipment and political energy to the world’s biggest military alliance, as the ...
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NATO chief: Russia sends low-level team to Istanbul peace talks
Russia sent a low-level delegation,” Rutte stated. The informal NATO meeting, held from May 14 to 16 in Antalya, has focused ...
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Exclusive-NATO chief Rutte floats two-tier spending plan to meet Trump target
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte has proposed alliance members boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP and spend a further 1.5% on other defence-related items to meet Donald Trump’s ...
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NATO chief seeks defence spending at 5% of GDP by 2032: Dutch PM
The Hague (AFP) – NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said ...
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Dutch leader says NATO’s chief insists allies should spend at least 3.5% of GDP on defense budgets
BRUSSELS (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said Friday that NATO’s chief wants the 32 member ... and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte address the media at NATO headquarters in ...