Mark Rutte
ON THE RECORD · 17 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We have already strengthened our posture along the eastern flank and will continue to monitor the security environment, adjusting our deterrence and defence posture as needed,”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
Rutte added that Nato had strengthened its posture along the eastern flank and would adjust its deterrence and defence posture as needed.
“Nato will continue to work closely with our allies in the Black Sea,”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
Rutte made the statement after talks with Radev about the latest drone attacks on merchant ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.
“Putin knows that he can never win from NATO,”
Mark Rutte · said 2025-09-30 · reported 2026-10-13
Rutte rejected Russian threats at the Euronews Defence and Space Summit, saying Putin can never win against NATO.
“We are Russia's next target, and we are already in harm's way,”
Mark Rutte · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07
Rutte warned last December that Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years.
“how we can continue to get Ukraine the air defenses they urgently need.”
Mark Rutte · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-06
Rutte said on X that he was discussing with allies how to get Ukraine the air defenses they urgently need.
“I would argue that without you in this chair, this would not have happened,”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte told Trump in a private meeting that increased European defense spending would not have happened without him.
“If helpful, NATO is always willing to play a role. But first now, let’s see what happens over the coming days and weeks.”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte declined to rule out a future NATO role in the Iran war while awaiting developments.
“The message from this summit is simple. NATO delivers,”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte summarized the outcome of the NATO summit in Turkey.
“Obviously Iran is outside NATO territory,”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte addressed the possibility of NATO involvement in the Iran conflict after U.S. retaliatory strikes.
“Grab the win. It’s there.”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte urged Trump to claim credit for increased allied defense spending ahead of the summit meeting.
“but of course we still have to decide on an exact time.”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte confirmed Albania as the next summit venue but said the exact timing remained undecided.
“warmly welcomed President Trump’s leadership.”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09
Rutte commented on how U.S. allies received Trump at the summit despite earlier tensions.
“We must remain vigilant,”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-07 · reported 2026-07-07
Rutte warned of growing cooperation among China, North Korea, Iran and Russia during a defence industry forum address.
“to turn Allied commitments into concrete results”
Mark Rutte · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-07
Rutte said in May that the task ahead at the summit is to turn Allied commitments into concrete results.
“clear, concrete and credible plans”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-07 · reported 2026-07-07
On the eve of the Ankara summit, Rutte demanded concrete defence spending plans from NATO members.
“working around the clock”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-07 · reported 2026-07-07
In an address at a defence industry forum, Rutte pointed to Russia's defence industry supplying the war on Ukraine.
“These countries are increasingly working together.”
Mark Rutte · said 2026-07-07 · reported 2026-07-07
Rutte cautioned that countries posing threats to NATO are increasingly coordinating with one another.