The Latest Breaking News from Mark Rutte

Nato summit: Trump says US could let Ukraine make Patriots and renews criticism of Spain and UK – as it happened

US president say Spain ‘very bad’ in relation to Iran conflict and UK’s approach ‘not in spirit of Winston Churchill’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Starmer urges ‘unity’ at Nato summit again overshadowed by Trump

The Prime Minister said the gathering would prove to be ‘very important’ against the background of the Ukraine war and the US conflict with Iran.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

NATO leaders to meet after Trump restates Greenland claim

Trump dashed hopes of a two-day summit by telling reporters the US should "control" Greenland. The Danish prime minister hit back, calling on the US to "respect Danish sovereignty".

Euronews · Jul 8

Ukraine brands IOC move to lift ban on Russian athletes 'premature' and 'unjustified'

Russian athletes looking to return to international competition will now be able to compete as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements," the IOC said.

Euronews · Jul 7

The countries that spend the most on Nato - and who needs to do more

The US is not the biggest contributor to the alliance as a percentage share of its GDP but Trump has demanded allies ramp up defence spending immediately

The Independent UK · Jul 7

First Thing: Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands

Leaders meeting in Ankara urged to show concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Trump Arrives in Turkey as NATO Unveils Tens of Billions in Arms Deals— F-35 Talks With Erdogan in Focus

President Donald Trump has touched down in Ankara, Turkey, for a NATO summit, a gathering that has been marked by the announcement of several billion-dollar arms deals.

Benzinga · Jul 7

NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say

"To stay transatlantic, we have to become more European," Mark Rutte said ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, where European allies are expected to showcase their beefed-up defence spending plans.

Euronews · Jul 7

US President Donald Trump arrives in Turkey to attend NATO summit

The two-day gathering in Ankara comes a year after NATO members pledged to ramp up security-related spending to 5% of GDP under pressure from the US leader. Yet, the US President has lashed out at European allies over Iran.

Euronews · Jul 7

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO will reveal billions in new military projects at a summit in Turkey. These initiatives aim to demonstrate increased defense spending and capabilities to the United States. Allies are presenting new contracts for crucial military equipment and modernization efforts. The alliance seeks to reassure the US about European commitment to…

The Economic Times · Jul 7