Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary General

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Discussed with @donaldtusk the violation of Poland’s airspace by a Russian missile. Poland and #NATO activated their air and ground defences. We stand in solidarity with Poland and will continue to strengthen our readiness to defend against any threat, including missile attacks.

This incident is yet another reckless act by Russia and a dangerous consequence of its war against Ukraine. I condemn last night’s deadly strikes across Ukraine. NATO continues to provide essential support so Ukraine can defend itself. Our commitment is unwavering

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Congratulations to @AndyBurnham on becoming Prime Minister
The UK 🇬🇧 is a leading #NATO Ally and I look forward to working with him to strengthen our shared security

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Glad to attend a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris today, co-chaired by President @EmmanuelMacron and PM @Keir_Starmer, alongside @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, and joined by President @ZelenskyyUa
Continued strong support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 remains a top priority for #NATO as demonstrated last week at the #NATOsummit in Ankara

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

So sad to learn of the sudden passing of my friend @LindseyGrahamSC
He was a powerful advocate for America who believed strongly in the NATO Alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and terrific team. I will miss him dearly

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

In Ankara, #NATO Allies reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to collective defence under article 5

Our unity, solidarity and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security & prosperity

#NATOsummit

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

This #NATOsummit in Ankara has shown that #NATO stands united and stronger than ever

We are rebalancing our security for the better, that is what NATO 3.0 is all about: an Alliance that continues to adapt and continues to deliver to keep 1bn people safe

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

#NATO Allies are meeting in Ankara to ensure that NATO continues to deliver

On the agenda today:
🔹 increasing defence investment
🔹 strengthening our defence industrial base
🔹 affirming continued support to Ukraine

#NATOsummit

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Great to welcome #EU Commission President @vonderleyen & @eucopresident António Costa to the #NATOsummit

The strong partnership between #NATO & the #EU is more important than ever and we are working ever closer together on rearming & re-energising the defence industrial base, so we can protect all our citizens & have a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Happy to meet with 🇰🇷 President @Jaemyung_Lee here at the #NATOsummit in Ankara

ROK is a close partner of #NATO. In a more dangerous world, our security is not regional but global and Euro-Atlantic security & Indo-Pacific security are closely linked

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

It is good to welcome my friend @ZelenskyyUa to Ankara

Ukraine's security is our security and we have important work to do to make sure you continue to have what you need to defend your freedom

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

It is a great pleasure to be at the #NATOsummit Defence Industry Forum

To keep our 1bn people safe in a more dangerous world, we need a transatlantic defence industrial revolution

we need to turn our cash into capabilities

and we need it now

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

A pleasure to meet with 🇹🇷 President @RTErdogan as we prepare to welcome Allied leaders

We are looking forward to an historic #NATOsummit here in beautiful Ankara

Thank you for your generous hospitality

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Over the next two days, 32 #NATO Allies, along with partners from Ukraine, the EU, the Indo-Pacific and the Gulf will gather here in Ankara to ensure that NATO continues to deliver

Allies have already shown that they’re stepping up in a big way.

We are stronger together, in NATO, with our partners, to ensure the freedom and security we all hold dear.

#NATOsummit

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Spoke to President Trump to convey my congrats on America’s 250 years of independence. Wishing all Americans a happy Independence Day!

https://t.co/RZLRbbv1TB

📷 photo: Virginia Mayo / Associated Press

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Great to be in Berlin 🇩🇪 and meet with @Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius

Germany leads & Germany delivers

And the #NATOsummit in Ankara next week will be all about delivery:

🔹 increased defence spending
🔹 more defence production
🔹 strong support for Ukraine

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

I welcome the UK’s Defence Investment Plan. Stronger UK defence makes us all safer. This is a good step towards reaching the 3.5% of GDP on defence agreed in The Hague last year

Defence spending and production will be an important focus of the #NATOsummit next week

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Good conversation with @Keir_Starmer in Downing Street. We agree on the importance of increasing defence investment, stepping up defence production & strong support for Ukraine

At the #NATOSummit next week, Allies will show how they are delivering

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

At the #NATOsummit in Ankara, Allies will also reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine 🇺🇦

Ukraine has shown that they won’t be deterred by Russia’s aggression.

#NATO will continue to show that we won’t be either

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Cash is crucial, but you cannot stop a missile or a tank with a dollar or a euro.

We need to turn the cash into combat-ready capabilities, and fast. This is another top priority for the #NATOsummit in Ankara

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Defence investment is a top priority for the upcoming #NATOsummit in Ankara

We need to spend more & better so that we can defend every inch of Allied territory, today & in the future

Allies are really stepping up. Over the last decade, European Allies & Canada have spent an extra 1.2 trillion US dollars on defence. In 2025 alone, they increased their defence investment by nearly 20%