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 ...

NATO leaders have agreed on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if ...

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 ...

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.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised Donald Trump for his decisive action in Iran, claiming it was a significant achievement not seen in decades. The message started by congratulating Donald ...

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.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks to CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick as leaders gather for the NATO summit in The Hague, telling him the alliance has no alternative but to up expenditure on defence.