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  Trump designates Saudi as major non-NATO ally as US aims to elevate military relationship

  World | November 19, 2025 8:00 IST

  Earlier, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he was increasing the $600 billion Saudi investment that he promised Trump when the US president visited the country in May.

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  No such talks took place: India rejects NATO chief's 'careless' claim on Modi-Putin phone call

  World | September 26, 2025 17:31 IST

  Rutte had suggested that US tariffs had pressured India to seek explanations from Russia about its strategy in Ukraine. The MEA schooled NATO, asserting that the 32-nation group should be responsible and accurate while making statements in public.

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  NATO chief makes big claim: PM Modi asked Putin about his strategy on Ukraine, flagged US tariffs

  World | September 26, 2025 11:14 IST

  “Delhi is on phone with Vladimir Putin in Moscow," the NATO chief said and added that PM Narendra Modi is asking Putin to “explain the strategy", citing that India has been hit with 50 per cent tariffs.

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  Poland scrambles jets over drone threat in Ukraine; Lublin airport closed

  World | September 13, 2025 22:02 IST

  In a separate statement, the Polish military said the jets were deployed as a 'preventive' action, with an aim to secure the country's airspace and protect the "citizens, particularly in areas adjacent to the threatened region".

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  India hits back at NATO chief Mark Rutte's Russia trade warning: 'No double standards'

  India | July 17, 2025 23:56 IST

  Speaking at the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the developments but firmly reiterated its priorities.

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  NATO warns sanctions on India and China over trade ties with Russia: Will this threat make impact?

  Explainers | July 16, 2025 13:30 IST

  Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

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  NATO chief threatens 100% secondary sanctions on India and China for trade relations with Russia

  World | July 16, 2025 11:08 IST

  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Wednesday, saying that countries like Brazil, China, and India could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue trade relations with Russia.

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  NATO Chief Warns India, China and other BRICS Nations Of Sanctions On Trade With Russia

  News | July 16, 2025 10:45 IST

  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned India, China and Brazil and other BRICS nations that they could be hit very hard by secondary sanctions if they continued to do business with Russia.

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  Putin talks nicely, then bombs all in the evening: Trump says US to send Patriot to Ukraine

  World | July 14, 2025 10:11 IST

  Trump stated that he will be meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as part of ongoing discussions on military support for Ukraine amidst the escalating tensions with Russia, while criticising Putin for Russia's massive aerial attacks with drones and missiles at Kyiv this month.

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  Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

  World | July 14, 2025 6:48 IST

  Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and plans to hold talks with Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as well as members of Congress.

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  Ukrainian pilot killed as F-16 crashes during Russia's largest aerial attack of the war

  World | June 29, 2025 17:25 IST

  Ukrainian authorities say the frequency and intensity of such attacks have grown in recent weeks. Despite efforts by the United States and European powers to broker dialogue, the war now in its third year continues to escalate, both in the air and on the ground.

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  NATO chief calls Trump ‘daddy’ while appreciating his role in Israel-Iran ceasefire efforts | Watch

  World | June 25, 2025 20:32 IST

  Mark Rutte commended Donald Trump’s recent military action against Iran’s nuclear sites, calling the operation, which involved the deployment of 14 heavy bunker-busting bombs-'extremely impressive.'

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  Trump meets Zelenskyy on sidelines of NATO Summit, both leaders discuss potential ceasefire

  World | June 25, 2025 23:56 IST

  After meeting Trump, Zelenskyy said both leaders discussed achieving a ceasefire and a real peace. "We spoke about how to protect our people. We appreciate the attention and the readiness to help bring peace closer," he said.

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  Why is NATO raising defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP? Explained

  Explainers | June 25, 2025 23:58 IST

  At a summit in The Hague, NATO members pledged to raise defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, a major increase from the previous 2 per cent goal. The decision aims to counter growing threats from Russia, modernise military capabilities, and lessen reliance on the US.

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  Trump administration presses NATO allies to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP

  World | May 13, 2025 23:24 IST

  The Trump administration is pressuring NATO allies to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, ahead of a key summit in June.

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  Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO: All you need to know about him

  World | April 02, 2025 11:26 IST

  During Trump's first term, Whitaker, the newly appointed US ambassador to NATO, had been chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Later, he was appointed as acting attorney general after Sessions was fired.

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  Donald Trump confident of annexing Greenland, says NATO chief Rutte could be ‘instrumental’

  World | March 14, 2025 6:57 IST

  On March 10, Trump threatened to take over Greenland. In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the US supported Greenland's right to determine their own future, but it could also join the US if they wanted.

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  Zelenskyy Prepared to Sacrifice Presidency for Ukraine's NATO Future

  News | March 04, 2025 11:33 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is ready to resign immediately if it guarantees Ukraine's NATO membership. He highlighted that securing Ukraine’s safety and its integration into the alliance is his utmost priority, even if it means stepping down from office.

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  Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power

  Explainers | March 03, 2025 14:28 IST

  Europe, despite its economic and military strength, cannot stand alone against Russia due to its reliance on NATO and the US. Strengthening defence spending and unity is crucial for future autonomy.

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  'Restore relationship with Trump': NATO chief Mark Rutte to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

  World | March 02, 2025 9:23 IST

  The statement of NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte comes a day after an extraordinary diplomatic meltdown when US President Donald Trump and his Deputy JD Vance blasted Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on live television for not being grateful enough for US support.