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NATO's 32 nations on Wednesday appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance's next head, handing him the job at a crucial moment with Russia on the march in Ukraine and US elections looming.

International Business Times

NATO appoints Dutch PM Rutte as next secretary general

NATO tapped outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Wednesday to become the bloc’s next secretary-general who will replace Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg from October 1. Stoltenberg led NATO for more than a decade during which his mandate was extended due to the war in Ukraine.

France 24

Macron says both far-right, hard-left policies could lead to ‘civil war’ ahead of snap polls

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that the policies of his far-right and hard-left opponents could lead to “civil war”, as France prepared for its most divisive election in decades.

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Nato’s next secretary general is outgoing Netherlands prime minister, ‘Teflon’ Mark Rutte

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…

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Romanian President Withdraws From NATO Leadership Race

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

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Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte wins race for Nato top job

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will replace Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg in October who has run Nato since 2014

The Independent UK

Romania's President Withdraws From NATO Secretary General Race

Romania's president withdraws from NATO secretary general race, paving the way for Mark Rutte. Challenges resolved, Rutte emerges as favored candidate for ...

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to be NATO's next chief after last rival pulls out

Romania’s president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO’s next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world’s biggest military organization from October.

France 24

Mark Rutte Set To Become NATO Secretary General

Romania's president withdraws from NATO race, likely paving way for Mark Rutte. Rutte's appointment expected to showcase NATO unity and support for Ukraine.

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Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte wins race to head Nato

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

The Guardian - UK

Rutte Seals NATO Top Job After Lone Rival Drops Out

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.

International Business Times

Hungary Lifts Veto On Rutte For NATO Secretary-General

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

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Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Russia in Ukraine as Putin visits Pyongyang

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

Al Jazeera

Mark Rutte lined up to be Nato secretary general after Orbán deal

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

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NATO Secretary General Credits Trump For Increased Member Contributions

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

The Independent UK

White House ‘comfortable’ with its nuclear position after Nato chief suggests increase in deployed weapons

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

The Guardian - AU

Putin praises North Korea’s ‘firm support’ for war ahead of Pyongyang visit – as it happened

Visit is Russian president’s first to North Korea in 24 years as he seeks continued military support from Kim Jong-un

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Fightback against Russian advance in Kharkiv

Putin thanks North Korea for support ahead of visit; Russian missile strike injures 22 in Poltava region. What we know on day 846

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The Guardian - UK

Row as Nato chief hints at talks to increase availability of nuclear weapons

Jens Stoltenberg accused of ‘escalation of tension’ as he warns of growing threat from Russia and China

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NATO Allies Boost Defense Spending Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

NATO sees record number of member nations meeting defense spending target amid Russia-Ukraine conflict. Efforts to support Ukraine and address security con...

International Business Times

NATO Chief Seeks Costs On China Over Russia Support

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war.

The Independent UK

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says a record more than 20 NATO member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe

The Independent UK

NATO secretary says two-thirds of alliance will meet defense spending goal amid Trump threats

Trump has previously said he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ with countries who didn’t meet the spending goal

The Guardian - UK

Putin sacks four deputy defence ministers and appoints relative – as it happened

Anna Tsivileva, Putin’s cousin, appointed as deputy defence minister after four sacked

International Business Times

NATO Pushes To 'Trump-proof' Ukraine Arms Deliveries

NATO on Friday agreed to play a bigger role in coordinating weapon deliveries to Ukraine, as part of a Western push to ensure support continues whatever the results of November's US elections.

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