Hungary has lifted its veto on Mark Rutte becoming the next head of NATO after receiving written guarantees from the outgoing Dutch prime minister. Rutte assured Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that Hungary would not be compelled to participate in NATO's new plans to support Ukraine.
Rutte's assurances pave the way for him to potentially become the next NATO secretary-general, a crucial civilian role within the organization. This development could signal a significant display of unity within NATO and demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine, particularly as world leaders prepare to convene in Washington for a summit marking NATO's 75th anniversary.
