New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office
- New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine, promising continued support for Kyiv amid its war with Russia.
- Rutte met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv during air raid sirens.
- Rutte stated Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, highlighting 40 billion euros in funding assistance to bolster Ukraine’s defenses.
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NATO has a new secretary, but the line remains the same. And it was Mark Rutte himself who reiterated it during his first visit as Secretary General. The Dutchman had already been to Ukraine (four) other times in his previous life as premier but he chose to meet Volodymyr Zelensky as a first act. “It was very important to emphasize, to the Ukrainian people and to those who are watching us, that NATO is on your side,” he said at a press conferenc…
The new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made his first visit in his new position to the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.
The new NATO Secretary General Rutte visited Ukraine just two days after taking office. The country must continue to be supported in its fight against Russia. The security of Ukraine is also important for the security of NATO, said Rutte at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Zelenskyj in Kiev.
Shortly after taking office as NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Ukraine. He stressed that the alliance stands by Kyiv's side. There they hope for greater support from their partners.


His visit is seen as an important signal: The new NATO chief Rutte met with President Selenskyj shortly after taking office. Rutte promised further military aid - but he also had to listen to accusations. [more]]]>
New NATO chief Rutte says wants Ukraine to ‘prevail’ in Kyiv trip
NATO’s chief Mark Rutte told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday that his goal as head of the Western military alliance was to ensure that “Ukraine prevails.” In a major show of support for Kyiv, Rutte went to the Ukrainian capital for his maiden trip as secretary general of the alliance. But in a joint media appearance, Zelensky blasted Western delays over supplying long-range weapons he says are critical to fighting off the Russ…
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