'Europe is ready and willing to step up' — Rutte on security guarantees for Ukraine
Europe is ready and willing to take a leadership role in providing Ukraine with security guarantees, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wrote on Feb. 17 on X.
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NATO 'taking over' Ukraine's security assistance, military training, Umerov says
The remarks come amid ongoing uncertainty over U.S. aid commitments to Ukraine.
NATO reaction to Russian attack would be 'devastating,' Rutte warns
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EU leaders to discuss defense strategy against Russia, Trump’s tariffs
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Raise defense spending or start learning Russian, NATO chief tells Europe
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