• NATO Secretary General visits Ukraine

22 August 2025

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Secretary General welcomes first package of US equipment for Ukraine, funded by the Netherlands under new NATO initiative

NATO Secretary General visits Ukraine

Press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of Ukraine Volodomyr Zelenskyy

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Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the start of the multilateral meeting on Ukraine in Washington, D.C.

Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the start of the multilateral meeting on Ukraine in Washington, D.C.

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Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine

Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine

Germany announced today (13 August 2025) that it will fund a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States, under NATO’s new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the announcement as a strong demonstration of Germany’s enduring commitment to Ukraine’s defence.

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NATO Allies integrate for Bomber Task Force, Spanish Hornets participating in Iceland Air Policing escort US B-1Bs to Norway

NATO Allies integrate for Bomber Task Force, Spanish Hornets participating in Iceland Air Policing escort US B-1Bs to Norway

US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on 9 August for the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, integrating with NATO Allies for advanced training in warfighting capabilities and readiness. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command)

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Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced on 19 August 2025 that the 2026 NATO Summit will be held on 7 and 8 July 2026 at the Beştepe Presidential Compound (Külliye) in Ankara, Türkiye.

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NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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