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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters,...
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The Secretary General said the gathering of NATO Allies, from the Black Sea to the Arctic, “demonstrates our unity and determination to stand together, and to defend against any threat, from any direction.” In the run up to the NATO Summit in Ankara this July, Mr Rutte emphasised the need for “a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO, through increased defence spending and defence production, and with European Allies taking more responsibility for their own conventional defence, backed by American power.” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined today’s meeting in Bucharest to discuss what more can be done to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression. The Secretary General urged more support through NATO’s PURL initiative, which continues to provide American military equipment to Ukraine, paid for by Allies and partners. Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest 13 May 2026 1 / 12 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland and Nicușor Dan, President of Romania NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Petr Pavel, President of Czechia NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the B9 Summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the B9 Summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the B9 Summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the B9 Summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the B9 Summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest, Romania NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark Family photo from the B9 Summit in Bucharest, Romania Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit GALLERIES NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest [Opening] Joint press statements by the NATO Secretary General with the President of Romania and the President of Poland View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE NATO has the sole copyright for these photos and a credit mention is required should images be used. 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Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest [Q&A-03] Joint press statements by the NATO Secretary General with the President of Romania and the President of Poland View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE NATO has the sole copyright for these photos and a credit mention is required should images be used. Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General attends the B9 Summit in Bucharest Family photo from the B9 Summit View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. Joint press statements by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President of Romania Nicușor Dan and President of Poland Karol Nawrocki at the B9 Summit in Bucharest
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