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Mark Rutte, the outgoing prime minister of the Netherlands, will become Nato’s next secretary general when Jens Stoltenberg steps down in the autumn. Rutte’s candidacy has been endorsed by all 32 member states, most recently by Hungary and Slovakia, which confirmed their backing on June 18. The Romanian president Klaus…

Romania's president withdraws from NATO leadership race, paving the way for Dutch PM Rutte. NATO unity and solidarity with Ukraine emphasized.

Rutte’s appointment comes as Ukraine faces pressure from Russian bombardment in eastern regions

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance, after sole challenger Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pulled out.

Hungary lifts veto on Mark Rutte's potential NATO Secretary-General appointment, signaling unity within NATO and support for Ukraine. Stoltenberg's mandate...

Russian president tells Kim Jong Un he appreciates North Korean support over Ukraine as two countries deepen ties.

Netherlands PM will replace Jens Stoltenberg after making promise not to deploy Hungarian forces in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg praises Trump's efforts, highlights progress in European defense spending, and emphasizes the need for unity in the face...

White House spokesperson John Kirby says the US are ‘comfortable’ with their current level of deterrence in Europe