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Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte wins race to head Nato

Rutte’s appointment comes as Ukraine faces pressure from Russian bombardment in eastern regions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024

Rutte Seals NATO Top Job After Lone Rival Drops Out

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance, after sole challenger Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pulled out.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024

Hungary Lifts Veto On Rutte For NATO Secretary-General

Hungary lifts veto on Mark Rutte's potential NATO Secretary-General appointment, signaling unity within NATO and support for Ukraine. Stoltenberg's mandate...

Top News · Jun 19, 2024

Putin praises North Korea’s ‘firm support’ for war ahead of Pyongyang visit – as it happened

Visit is Russian president’s first to North Korea in 24 years as he seeks continued military support from Kim Jong-un

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Fightback against Russian advance in Kharkiv

Putin thanks North Korea for support ahead of visit; Russian missile strike injures 22 in Poltava region. What we know on day 846

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Row as Nato chief hints at talks to increase availability of nuclear weapons

Jens Stoltenberg accused of ‘escalation of tension’ as he warns of growing threat from Russia and China

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

NATO Allies Boost Defense Spending Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

NATO sees record number of member nations meeting defense spending target amid Russia-Ukraine conflict. Efforts to support Ukraine and address security con...

Top News · Jun 17, 2024

NATO Chief Seeks Costs On China Over Russia Support

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says a record more than 20 NATO member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

NATO secretary says two-thirds of alliance will meet defense spending goal amid Trump threats

Trump has previously said he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ with countries who didn’t meet the spending goal

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024