NATO–Ukraine Council

Rutte: Putin Shows No Interest in Peace Amid Rising Casualties in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no willingness for peace as the conflict in Ukraine continues. Speaking ahead of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, Rutte stated that Putin's strategy focuses on exerting pressure to seize additional Ukrainian territory, believing he can undermine both Ukraine's resolve and NATO's unity.

Fidan to attend NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will travel to Brussels to participate in the NATO foreign ministers meeting scheduled to take place over two days starting Tuesday.

The NATO meeting, held at the alliance's headquarters, will consist of three key sessions addressing pressing global issues.

Bulgaria's Former Defense Minister: NATO's Stance on Ukraine Membership Unlikely to Change

Former Defense Minister of Bulgaria, Professor Todor Tagarev, expressed skepticism regarding Ukraine's immediate NATO membership prospects, attributing this to the differing positions of certain member countries, as reported by the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) amidst the NATO summit in Washington.