The Hague

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, ahead of the NATO summit, expressed doubt about the feasibility of the continued existence of the North Atlantic Alliance, emphasizing the need to adapt to changed conditions. He believes that "times have changed" and called on NATO to cooperate with the Global South, and also noted the decreasing influence of the European Union.

The Latvian Saeima approved a statement in support of Ukraine's earliest invitation to NATO ahead of the summit in The Hague. Inviting Ukraine to the Alliance will be a significant signal of its clear path to membership.

Spain is blocking a new NATO agreement to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, as demanded by Donald Trump. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez considers the commitment "unreasonable and counterproductive," which has angered other members of the Alliance.

EU countries have agreed to increase the European Investment Bank's annual lending limit to €100 billion and triple financing for the defense industry. The bank also plans to invest €70 billion in technological innovation and renewable energy sources.

A large-scale operation "Orange Shield" has begun in The Hague to ensure the security of the NATO summit. 27,000 police officers and 10,000 soldiers are involved, streets are blocked and traffic is restricted.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the NATO summit in The Hague and will meet with the Secretary General of the Alliance and European leaders. Zelenskyy's participation will involve changes in diplomatic rank to avoid awkward encounters with Trump.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.

Spain will not support NATO's proposal to raise the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. The country considers the current 2% sufficient and will block the plan at the summit in The Hague.

The NATO summit in The Hague will last only two and a half hours due to Trump's desire to shorten meetings. Zelensky was invited, but with a diplomatic demotion to avoid meetings with Trump.

Ukraine will not receive an invitation to NATO at the summit in The Hague next week. The issue is not on the agenda, no breakthrough decisions are expected.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mark Rutte to coordinate ahead of the NATO summit. They discussed the needs of Ukrainian soldiers, especially in air defense systems.

Ruslan Kravchenko intends to ensure the collection of evidence for the International Criminal Court in The Hague regarding the crimes of Russia. He has 11 years of experience in the prosecutor's office.

Ruslan Kravchenko stated about the restoration of the role of the prosecutor's office, the return of trust and justice in every case. He promises the inevitability of punishment and the collection of evidence for The Hague.

Ruslan Kravchenko announced the restoration of the role of the prosecutor's office as a coordinator of law enforcement agencies. Also among the priorities are justice, legality and documentation of Russian crimes.

A meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of foreign ministers will take place at the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25. They will also discuss defense spending and a new investment plan.

The Dutch government has agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2032, supporting NATO's goal. This decision may lead to a conflict with parliament.

The NATO summit in The Hague will consider including contributions to Ukraine's defense in the new target for defense spending. The Alliance will work to remove barriers to trade in defense products.

Mark Rutte and Hakan Fidan discussed efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also discussed preparations for the NATO summit to be held in The Hague on June 24-25.

The Foreign Affairs Committees of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia supported Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO. They called on other countries to support Ukraine's victory and integration.

NATO defense ministers discussed support for Ukraine and the allocation of 25 billion euros in additional security assistance. Support was also given to assistance proposals announced at the "Ramstein" meeting.

The NATO summit in The Hague will decide how much to spend on defense in the future and discuss a new investment plan. It is important to be able to defend ourselves not only today, but also in a few years.

NATO defense ministers will discuss support for Ukraine and strengthening deterrence. Priorities include air defense, long-range weapons, and increased defense production.

EU officials are discussing possible actions by Trump, including a complete curtailment of support for Ukraine and the start of a large-scale trade war. Official Brussels fears that Trump will combine these issues into a tool of pressure.

NATO countries plan to include funds spent on strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine as defense spending. This will happen as part of the Alliance's proposal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.

Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting is expected to discuss increasing defense funding by member countries to 3.5% of GDP.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has announced the resignation of the government due to disagreements in the coalition over migration policy. This could lead to early elections in the country.

A Ukrainian government delegation has arrived in Washington for talks. The priorities are strengthening sanctions against Russia, returning stolen children, and launching an investment fund for reconstruction.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte invited the Ukrainian delegation to the Alliance summit. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's participation in the summit, where long-range capabilities will be discussed.

The President of Ukraine and the Secretary General of NATO discussed increasing pressure on Russia and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's representation at the summit.

The Polish President emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO through increased defense spending and closer cooperation with the United States, as well as supporting Ukraine in its integration into European structures.