Mark Rutte Takes Helm at NATO, Pledges Strong Support for Ukraine

Rutte addresses challenges from Trump, China, and Russia as he steps into his new role.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially replaced Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General.
Rutte emphasized the importance of continued support for Ukraine, citing the financial and strategic costs of allowing Russia to succeed.
He criticized China as a key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighted the broader global security implications.
Rutte expressed confidence in working with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, should Trump win the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
One of Rutte’s key tasks will be to bolster NATO's collective defense by securing increased troop and financial commitments from member nations.