#SECRETARY-GENERAL

Staunch Ukraine ally Mark Rutte confirmed as next NATO chief

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, a fierce critic of Russia and a staunch ally of Ukraine, has been appointed as NATO’s new Secretary General, to succeed Jens Stoltenberg.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda (R) and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L). Photo:

Lithuania endorses Dutch PM Mark Rutte for position of NATO Secretary-General

During a press conference, Nausėda praised Rutte for being among the politicians who recognized the Russian threat early on.