NATO Chief Calls for Stronger Europe at B9 and Nordic Summit in Bucharest
On May 13, 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Bucharest Nine (B9) and Nordic Allies Summit in Bucharest, Romania. Co-hosted by Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, the summit highlighted alliance unity from the Black Sea to the Arctic. Rutte emphasized the strategic necessity of a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO, urging increased defense spending, enhanced production capabilities, and greater European responsibility for conventional defense supported by American power. This dialogue serves as a precursor to the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara scheduled for July. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also participated in the meeting to discuss further assistance against Russian aggression. Rutte advocated for expanded support through NATO’s PURL initiative, which facilitates the provision of American military equipment to Ukraine, funded by allied contributions. The event underscored the collective determination of NATO members to defend against threats from any direction while reinforcing transatlantic security cooperation and addressing immediate geopolitical challenges in Eastern Europe.
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