Mark Rutte

An international conference "Weimar+" dedicated to the security of the EU and the war in Ukraine will be held in Rome. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Sybiha, will participate in the meeting with colleagues.

The NATO summit in The Hague will consider including contributions to Ukraine's defense in the new target for defense spending. The Alliance will work to remove barriers to trade in defense products.

NATO Secretary General announced the need for a significant rearmament to deter Russia, which may attack the Alliance in 5 years. NATO leaders plan to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.

According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, it is necessary to increase investment in the development of defense capabilities. Russia produces as many munitions in three months as the entire alliance does in a year.

Mark Rutte and Hakan Fidan discussed efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also discussed preparations for the NATO summit to be held in The Hague on June 24-25.

NATO Secretary General stated that Russia produces as many munitions in 3 months as the entire alliance does in a year. He emphasized the need to explain the consequences of inaction.

Mark Rutte stated that NATO will closely monitor the joint Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025. " The exercises will take place in September in Belarus, with the participation of 13,000 people expected.

NATO defense ministers discussed support for Ukraine and the allocation of 25 billion euros in additional security assistance. Support was also given to assistance proposals announced at the "Ramstein" meeting.

The NATO summit in The Hague will decide how much to spend on defense in the future and discuss a new investment plan. It is important to be able to defend ourselves not only today, but also in a few years.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes that negotiations with the Russian Federation are necessary to test Putin's intentions. He emphasized the importance of US efforts in this process to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine.

NATO defense ministers will discuss support for Ukraine and strengthening deterrence. Priorities include air defense, long-range weapons, and increased defense production.

The UK will sign a NATO agreement to increase defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP by 2035, which will increase arms spending by $40.5 billion. The Prime Minister has agreed to increase rearmament funding to 3%.

The Alliance seeks to fill a key gap in response to the threat of Russian aggression. Defense ministers of member states will discuss this issue in Brussels.

A Ukrainian government delegation has arrived in Washington for talks. The priorities are strengthening sanctions against Russia, returning stolen children, and launching an investment fund for reconstruction.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte invited the Ukrainian delegation to the Alliance summit. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's participation in the summit, where long-range capabilities will be discussed.

The President of Ukraine and the Secretary General of NATO discussed increasing pressure on Russia and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's representation at the summit.

The NATO Summit should send a clear signal of support for Ukraine and renew commitments to collective defense. Lithuania will increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.

Putin has no veto power over NATO decisions. It is important to reaffirm that the Alliance is strong and Europe will not renounce its security.

NATO Secretary General stated that peace is impossible without lasting security for Ukraine. Support for Ukraine to win the war will be discussed at the summit in Vilnius.

The Bucharest Nine summit will discuss providing Ukraine with everything it needs to fight. The Russian Federation is a long-term threat to NATO, so it is important to make the necessary decisions.

France has begun a large-scale reconstruction of the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur airbase worth $1. 7 billion. This is being done to accommodate the latest Rafale fighters and ASN4G missiles with nuclear capabilities.

Zelenskyy stated that if Ukraine is not present at the NATO summit in The Hague, it will be a victory for Putin over the Alliance. The summit may take place without mentioning Ukraine due to the complex relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy.

Mark Rutte wants to hold a short NATO summit without divisions among members due to Trump and Zelensky. The US may cut support for Ukraine, complicating the situation at the summit.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that allies should increase investments in the defense industry to support Ukraine and guarantee lasting peace in Europe. Arms production is a key issue.

The NATO Secretary General stated that the Alliance will continue to support Ukraine so that it can defend itself now and prevent aggression in the future. Allies have already provided more than 20 billion euros in aid.

Mark Rutte emphasized the need to increase defense spending and weapons production to counter threats. Allies need to invest more to achieve their goals.

The NATO summit has been shortened to two days, and the final declaration may not contain any mention of Ukraine and Russia. The question of inviting Zelensky remains open.

Donald Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in The Hague, according to the Dutch Prime Minister. The summit will focus on increasing Alliance members' spending on military needs.

The United States of America is calling on the North Atlantic Alliance to develop specific measures to achieve the target defense spending of 5% of output. Special attention should be paid to the development of "hard defense capabilities".

NATO Secretary General Rutte announced a conversation with Zelenskyy about efforts to ensure peace. They also discussed NATO support so that Ukraine could defend itself.