NATO chief Rutte warns allies to step up defence spending or be Russia's next target

11/12/2025 17:34 France 24

NATO chief Mark Rutte on Thursday urged alliance members to realise that they are Russia's next targets, urging them to step up defence efforts to prevent a possible war with Moscow "on the scale our grandparents endured". Rutte also argued that a peace plan in Ukraine would be a test of whether Russia "really wants peace".

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Ukraine submits counterproposal to US peace plan

Ukraine has submitted a detailed counterproposal to the US peace plan, taking time to carefully review and refine their response. The plan addresses key issues including territorial concessions, enhanced security around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and provisions for potential elections in Ukrai...

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Ukraine sends revised peace plan to US as Trump blasts Europe

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10/12/2025 20:39 France 24

Americans repeating Russian talking points 'very painful' for Ukrainians, MP says

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10/12/2025 19:35 France 24

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10/12/2025 18:12 France 24

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10/12/2025 16:17 France 24

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10/12/2025 15:09 France 24

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