Rutte's statement comes after an emergency summit of several EU leaders amid fears that US President Trump may exclude Europe from talks to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Rutte cautioned the US President-elect that pressuring Ukraine into an unfavorable peace deal with Russia would lead to a significant global security threat.
NATO chief Mark Rutte has called on allies to increase arms supplies to Ukraine as the country faces what could be its hardest winter since the Russian invasion.
President Zelenskyy justifies Ukraine's withdrawal from Vuhledar as a necessary step to preserve soldiers' lives, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the war. Meanwhile, NATO's new Secretary General Mark Rutte makes his first official visit to Kyiv, affirming the alliance's commitment to Ukraine.
Meeting with President Zelenskyy, they discussed Ukraine's NATO membership prospects, current battlefield situation, and urgent defense needs, particularly air defense systems ahead of winter.