Mark Rutte14 Oct 2025Nato chief jokes about 'limping' Russian submarineMoscow denies one of its vessels had to surface in the English Channel because of technical issues. 14 Oct 202519 Sep 2025What is Nato and what do Article 4 and 5 cover?In June, member states agreed to boost defence spending and reconfirmed Nato's mutual security guarantee.19 Sep 202525 Jun 2025Five takeaways from Nato's big summit on hiking defence spendingThere were unexpected moments of levity among the momentous decisions on raising spending to levels not seen since the Cold War. 25 Jun 202525 Jun 2025Nato boss commends 'daddy' Trump's handling of Israel-Iran conflictMark Rutte appears to approve of the US president's strong language when Trump spoke about the warring nations on Tuesday.25 Jun 202524 Jun 2025Why Trump is targeting Spain over Nato spendingAs Nato leaders meet to agree big increases in targets for defence spending, some of them haven't yet met the existing ones. 24 Jun 202520 Jun 202532 nations but only one man matters - Nato's summit is all about TrumpHigher defence spending will top the agenda when members of the Western alliance gather in The Hague.20 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Nato needs quantum leap in defence, chief saysIn a speech, Mark Rutte warns Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years.9 Jun 20255 Jun 2025Nato chief is determined to give Trump a win with 5% defence spending planSome may ask if Mark Rutte's proposal to deter Russian aggression has at least a little to do with appeasing the US president, writes Jonathan Beale.5 Jun 202512 Dec 2024Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary generalMark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia.12 Dec 2024...