NATO’s new chief makes Ukraine support a top priority and says he will work with any US president
- Mark Rutte officially became NATO's new chief, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg during a ceremony in Brussels, where he emphasized support for Ukraine.
- Concerns arose when Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for defense spending, but 23 members now exceed 2% of GDP on defense.
- Rutte expressed confidence in working with any future US president, stating he was "not worried" about potential election impacts on NATO.
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NATO's new chief makes Ukraine support a top priority and says he will work with any U.S. president
The new head of NATO vowed on Tuesday to help shore up Western support for war-ravaged Ukraine and expressed confidence that he can work with whoever is elected president of the United States, the alliance's most powerful member, in November. “There can be no lasting security in Europe without a…
Mark Rutte strongly reaffirmed the Alliance's support for Ukraine, dispelling fears surrounding a possible return of Trump to the White House.
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Inventing NATO 3.0: Why Rutte should bridge the EU and the US for a stronger alliance
Cover image: European Union On 1 October 2024, Mark Rutte became the new NATO secretary. The former Dutch prime minister succeeds the former Norwegian prime minister, Jens Stoltenberg, who over his ten-year tenure oversaw impactful transformation – but faced the issue of growing tensions between NATO members. Rutte’s appointment takes place at a critical time for global diplomacy and security. But he is an experienced and qualified political lea…
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