NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte chose remarkably clear words in Berlin on Thursday. However, there was still no criticism of the US.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Mark Rutte sees no danger of the USA making unilateral decisions about the alliance during the Ukraine negotiations with Russia. All NATO-relevant issues would be clarified separately. In Moscow, Vladimir Putin accompanied the start of the talks with the US delegation with new threats.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
Kaja Kallas presents Europe’s defense roadmap today, but member states are already critical. At the NATO defense ministers’ meeting, Mark Rutte unveiled his own drone-defense initiative.
By Stephan Israel
At the meeting of defence ministers, Mark Rutte will emphasize NATO’s leadership in future drone defense. The EU’s role should be limited to financing and coordinating procurement. The EU defense ministers will meet in the evening.
By Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
Drone defense on the eastern flank is one of four projects the Commission intends to present at the summit in Copenhagen as part of its roadmap for defense readiness. NATO Secretary General Rutte welcomes the initiative.
By Stephan Israel
The alliance is strengthening protection of the eastern flank. Mark Rutte announced the launch of the "Eastern Sentry" operation. It is still unclear how many member states will participate alongside Germany, France and Denmark.
By Stephan Israel
