Mark Rutte

"Healey is someone 'I respect very much.'"

"The NATO Secretary General welcomed the UK's increased investment in defence as an important contribution to the alliance and to meeting the threats we face."

"defence spending had already gone up €90bn (£78bn; $103bn) last year - a rise of almost 20%."

"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that the alli..."

"NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown."

"pull their weight and ensure Ukraine gets what it needs to defend its sovereignty."

"The American strikes are absolutely necessary."

"NATO's alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'."

"there is unity among the member nations"

"I am 100% convinced [Trump is committed to Nato]."

"It's a bit like in a family, you have families where you never quarrel and then it bursts out completely."

"Absolutely we'll be ready."

"Possible Russian invasion risks by 2030."

"daddy handling a schoolyard brawl between Israel and Iran."

"It is a nuanced picture."

"No, I don’t think so. I think it’s a bit of a question of taste."

"Trump is clearly disappointed with many NATO allies, and I can see his point."

"It is a nuanced picture."

"I was also able to point to the fact that the large majority of European nations have been helpful."

"It's clear that the United States expects concrete commitments and action to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."

"The evidence is clear. And I welcome the measures announced by Germany in response."

"The United States has long-standing arrangements and agreements with European allies on overflight, on basing that should be respected."

"The UK is serious about security and praise the country's efforts supporting Ukraine."

"Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump."