NATO Secretary General Rutte: “Big Increases Announced” as NATO and U.S. Boost Ukraine Support

On February 27, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the United States, in coordination with its allies, has agreed to increase military aid to Ukraine.

The statement followed a phone conversation between Rutte and US President Donald Trump.

In a message posted on X, Rutte highlighted NATO’s commitment to strengthening defense capabilities and supporting Ukraine.

“US & NATO are getting stronger. NATO Allies are moving quickly to invest more in defence. Big increases announced & others to follow. On Ukraine, Allies are preparing billions more in aid + contributions to security guarantees,” Rutte stated.

Previosuly, it was reported that the meeting between Russian and U.S. delegations in Istanbul concluded after six and a half hours, the Russian delegation left the place of negotiations without comment.