NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the alliance will boost its military presence in the Baltic region as Finland suspects a Russian tanker may be involved in damaging the undersea energy cable EstLink 2 that connects Estonia and Finland….
In response to the damage of the EstLink 2 undersea cable, Estonia plans to protect the remaining EstLink 1 line with military patrols. Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur announced increased naval presence to safeguard the energy connection with Finland amidst investigations…
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Dutch military personnel stationed in Lithuania as part of NATO’s mission, emphasizing the importance of preparedness against potential Russian aggression. Commander Onno Eichelsheim highlighted the need for vigilance due to escalating Russian troop movements…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is under fire for his visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the first trip by a Slovak official since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against…
European Union leaders are convening in Brussels for their final summit of the year, focusing on security threats from external sources. Discussions will include European resilience against potential attacks, increased defense budgets, and the need for EU member states to…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged member countries to adopt a wartime mindset and increase defense spending in light of growing threats from Russia. In his first major address since taking office, Rutte emphasized that current spending is insufficient…
Amidst escalating safety concerns, Dutch officials, including NATO chief Mark Rutte, are emphasizing the need for citizens to prepare for potential emergencies. Increased demand for emergency supplies is noted, particularly at prepshops like Luuk van de Ruit’s, which is struggling…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for the alliance to adopt a wartime mindset due to increasing threats from Russia. In his inaugural speech, Rutte described the current security landscape as the most perilous of his lifetime, urging…
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has cautioned that the alliance is unprepared for escalating threats from Russia and must adopt a wartime mentality. He emphasized the need for member nations to significantly increase defense spending beyond the current 2% GDP target,…
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasizes the urgency of NATO’s call for increased European defense spending, coinciding with warnings from military leaders. His remarks are particularly pressing as they anticipate the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House….
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Iran and Russia share responsibility for the crimes committed against the Syrian people, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. He criticized both nations as unreliable partners, having abandoned Assad when no longer…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed cautious optimism regarding developments in Syria. He called for a peaceful transition of power and an inclusive political process where Syrians lead the dialogue. Rutte emphasized the importance of rule of law and…
