The Latest Breaking News from Mark Rutte

The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting U.S. foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.

Vice President JD Vance used his speech before the Munich Security Conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech

US Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses Ukraine war at NATO meeting, discussing negotiations and defense spending.

NATO members commit to increased defense spending and production to enhance readiness and adapt to evolving security challenges.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech on Ukraine this week has thrown NATO into disarray

While NATO countries living near the Russian border pay well over two percent of their GDP on defence, those further away pay less.

US and European nations urged to increase support for Ukraine and work towards a lasting peace agreement with Russia.

Donald Trump's defence chief denied Thursday the US president was betraying Ukraine by opening talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as blindsided European powers insisted they and Kyiv must have a seat at the table.

Nato chief Mark Rutte, the head of the 32-nation defence bloc Nato, on Thursday insisted that Ukraine must be closely involved in any peace talks.

New US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first meetings at NATO headquarters Wednesday looking to push European nations over support for Ukraine and ramping up military spending.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's consideration of nuclear weapons, NATO's support for Ukraine, and Lt. Gen. Kellogg's efforts to address the conflict at the...