Mark Rutte, the newly appointed Secretary General of NATO, has pledged to uphold the Alliance's commitments to Ukraine, ensuring that its journey towards NATO membership remains irreversible.
NATO officials expect Rutte to focus on rallying support for Ukraine, ensuring unity within the alliance, addressing Eastern European allies' demands for increased security.
The Netherlands has also promised to provide their Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, though Mark Rutte has not confirmed the exact number of batteries.