NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a ‘BIG way’ thanks to US pressure.

US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target

Donald Trump shared Tuesday a screenshot on Truth Social of a message from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praising his 'decisive action' in Iran and...

Mark Rutte, known as the ‘Trump whisperer’, said the president was heading for another ‘victory’ in Wednesday’s Nato summit

Alliance leader is keen to ensure US president’s commitment and secure agreement among members on defence spending

NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a ‘BIG way’ thanks to US pressure.

Kurz vor dem Nato-Gipfel veröffentlicht der US-Präsident eine Privatnachricht des Nato-Generalsekretärs Mark Rutte. Darin bedankt Rutte sich für Trumps Vorgehen im Iran – und…

President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next…

Nato secretary general likened the US president to a ‘daddy’ in the Israel-Iran conflict.

It was the "bromance" between President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that ultimately threatened to steal NATO's limelight.