World Apr 09 Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with Rutte By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
World Apr 08 Trump is expected to meet with Rutte as he muses about pulling out of NATO President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping waterway, as Iran effectively shut it and sent gas prices… By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
World Feb 12 NATO allies focus on Europe as Hegseth, Rubio skip meetings European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role of the world’s biggest security organization, leaving them and Canada to do the lion's share of defending Europe. By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
Politics Oct 22 WATCH: Trump meets with NATO head Rutte after talks with Putin put on hold NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte opened his remarks alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Wednesday by applauding Trump's efforts at a ceasefire in the Middle East. By Associated Press
World Sep 24 How Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved, in his own words At the outset of his second term, President Donald Trump was conciliatory toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, for whom he has long shown admiration. But in recent months the Republican leader has expressed increasing exasperation. By Associated Press
Aug 20 NATO defense chiefs gather virtually for talks on security guarantees for Ukraine By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Western countries pushing for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine are looking to devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv that could help forge a peace agreement. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 5:39 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Ukraine and new spending commitments By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev To talk about President Trump, Ukraine and NATO’s new spending commitments, Nick Schifrin sat down with Secretary General Mark Rutte. Continue watching
Jun 25 NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense if attacked By Mike Corder, Sylvie Corbet, Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target. Continue reading
Jun 24 Trump says commitment to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition' By Seung Min Kim, Mike Corder, Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says he has no doubt about the U.S. commitment to NATO despite President Trump injecting some uncertainty over the U.S. position. Continue reading
Jun 24 NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe 'pay in a BIG way' on defense ahead of historic summit By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security. Continue reading