Mr. Rutte, who served as the Dutch prime minister for nearly 14 years, has been a harsh critic of Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, and a strong supporter of Ukraine.
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Putin Shows He Can Antagonize the U.S. Far Afield From Ukraine
His support for North Korea’s military ambitions showed he can inflict pain on the U.S. and its NATO allies in ways beyond aggression in Ukraine.
Dutch Leader Mark Rutte Is Poised to Become NATO Chief
Mark Rutte, the Netherlands’ prime minister, is expected to be elected as the head of the military alliance after Romania’s candidate dropped out.
Record Number of NATO Allies Hit Military Spending Targets
President Biden and the NATO secretary general sought to present a robust and united front against Russia as the alliance prepares for its annual meeting next month.
U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russia as G7 Leaders Gather
The Biden administration is taking new measures aimed at stopping China from helping the Kremlin sustain its war effort against Ukraine. U.S. officials hope European nations will take similar steps.
Macron Hosts Biden in Paris, Honoring a Not Always Easy Bond
The friendship between France and the U.S. endures. But tensions have mounted over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and how Europe can step out of America’s shadow.
As Challenges Pile Up, a Spate of Summitry Spotlights Western Resolve
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, along with Donald J. Trump’s candidacy, are testing the Western alliance. But starting with the 80th anniversary of D-Day this week, leaders have a rare opportunity to showcase unity.
Blinken Hints U.S. May Allow Ukraine Greater Latitude to Strike in Russia
The U.S. secretary of state suggested that Ukraine’s use of American-supplied arms could expand beyond the current limitation to strikes in the Kharkiv area.
Ukraine Buoyed by Biden’s Move on Using Weapons to Strike Russia
After weeks of entreaties, Ukraine won permission to hit targets inside Russia with American-made weapons, a tactic that it says will help it defend territory in the northeast.
Under Pressure, Biden Allows Ukraine to Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia
White House officials said the president’s major policy shift extended only to what they characterized as acts of self-defense so that Ukraine could protect Kharkiv, its second-largest city.