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And to defend against any threat, from any direction. Russia remains, indeed, as you said, the most significant and direct threat to NATO. And it continues its ruthless war of aggression against Ukraine. We cannot let down our guard. We will always do what is necessary to defend every inch of NATO territory. We have significantly strengthened our deterrence and defence in the High North and along the eastern flank. But we need to do more given the dangers we face. That means our militaries having the resources, the forces, and the capabilities they need. That means spending more. And I welcome the huge leaps in defence investment by Poland, by Romania, and the other Allies here today. At the NATO Summit in The Hague last year, Allies agreed to commit 5% of GDP to defence. Cash is crucial. But this year’s Summit in Ankara will also be about combat-ready capabilities, and significantly scaling up our defence industries. NATO is – and will always be – a transatlantic Alliance. But we need 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. Our continued strong support for Ukraine will also be a priority at the Ankara Summit. And today we discussed with President VolodymyrZelenskyy what more we can do to help in its fight for freedom. A strong Ukraine today, and a strong Ukraine for the future, is how Russian aggression can be stopped. The war isn’t waiting for us. The time for action is now. Ukraine is backed by many, many friends. And I count on those friends to do more. Through the PURL initiative, which is getting urgently needed American firepower to Ukraine. And through other ways. We need to dig deep, and continue to provide the support Ukraine needs. Because Ukraine’s security is our security. As a proud European and a proud advocate of the transatlantic bond, I know that only through NATO we can keep one billion people safe, on both sides of the Atlantic. President Dan, dear Nicușor. President Nawrocki, dear Karol. Thank you both for your leadership, for your commitment to our shared security. We are all stronger and safer when we stand together in NATO. Thank you. 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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