THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - There is no alternative to higher defence spending in light of the ongoing threat from Russia, NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday. "Given our long-term threat ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump for making Europe “pay in a BIG way,” as leaders gathered in the Netherlands on Tuesday for a ...

U.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped his participation in the annual NATO summit, a gathering far chummier than the tense meetings of his first term. Trump secured a major policy change he's ...

Asked why Trump has suggested that the new spending target should not apply to the United States, Rutte said: “The U.S. is more or less there,” in terms of the 5% benchmark.

Part of Mark Rutte’s gushing message to Donald Trump. Photo: @realDonaldTrump / Truth Social Rutte continued: “You are flying into another big success in The Hague this evening.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump for making Europe "pay in a BIG way," as leaders gathered in the Netherlands on Tuesday for a historic ...

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO summit of heads of state and government in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte has described US president Donald Trump as “a man of strength” and “daddy” while speaking at the NATO summit in the Hague.

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has said that China ’s “massive” military buildup has raised the risk of conflict over Taiwan, potentially drawing in Russia and impacting European security.

“Mr. President, dear Donald,” Rutte's message began, as seen by a screenshot Trump posted on his social media network. “Congratulations and thank you for your decisive action in Iran, that ...

Rutte runs NATO headquarters, trying to foster consensus and to speak on behalf of all members. NATO’s military headquarters is based nearby in Mons, Belgium. It is always run by a top U.S. officer.