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Latest 25 September 2026

Macron: Russian Attack on Europe “Plausible”, Pledges Troops to Saudi Arabia

French President Emmanuel Macron denied Thursday that the CIA had warned France of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe, even as he pledged to send French "military assets"…

Comuniq.EU · 27 Jan 2026 NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears NATO boss Mark Rutte on Monday dismissed calls by some leading European politicians for a separate European army, prompted by doubts over… Be Informed · 25 Jan 2026 ‘Trump whisperer’ Rutte steers NATO around Greenland crisis As tensions over Greenland between Donald Trump and Europe neared boiling point this week, NATO boss Mark Rutte cemented his reputation as… Belgium · 12 Dec 2025 NATO’s Rutte says Europe must prepare for ‘scale of war our grandparents’ endured NATO Chief Mark Rutte urged member countries to do more to prepare for the possibility of large-scale war, warning that Russia may… NATO · 11 Sep 2025 NATO chief Rutte sends warning to Russia after drone swarm alarms Poland NATO condemned Russia after drones were shot down in Poland, warning of readiness for further incursions. Ukraine · 24 Jun 2025 NATO chief: Ukraine’s path to alliance still ‘irreversible’ NATO Secretary-General Rutte affirmed Ukraine's irreversible path to NATO membership and announced continued support amid U.S. aid decline. Russia · 10 Jun 2025 Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years, says secretary general Nato plans to increase military spending to 5% to address potential Russian threats. Ukraine · 16 Apr 2025 NATO’s Rutte, in Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine NATO supports Ukraine; Rutte visits Odesa post-Russian missile attacks. Russia · 28 Oct 2024 NATO chief says he can confirm North Korean troops are in Russia’s Kursk NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia and that North Korean military… Belgium · 2 Oct 2024 No imminent nuclear threat from Russia, says new Nato chief Rutte supports Ukraine, downplays immediate nuclear threat from Russia.