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The President TRUMP participates in a meeting with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As of October 22, 2025, President Donald Trump has participated in multiple meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The most recent meetings, in March and October 2025, involved discussions concerning the war in Ukraine, defense spending, and NATO-Russia relations. Key details from the recent meetings include: Purpose of the meeting: Secretary-General Rutte reportedly visited the U.S. to present a plan to President Trump for ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Confidence in Trump: Rutte has publicly stated that he has "total confidence" in President Trump to end the war, telling reporters, "he's the only one who can get it done". Putin meeting on hold: The meeting with Rutte followed news that a planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had been put on hold. Previous meeting: The two leaders also met in July 2025 during the NATO Summit in The Hague, where Rutte first took office. At that time, Rutte was praised for his diplomatic approach toward Trump, which helped secure increased defense spending commitments from NATO allies. Trump's shift on Ukraine: Trump has reportedly shifted his stance on the Ukraine war throughout 2025, including on the timing of a ceasefire and territorial disputes. The current situation follows a more positive meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in August 2025, a departure from a "tense" encounter in February. March 2025 meeting Purpose: Rutte visited Washington, D.C., to meet with President Trump and other officials. Key topics: Discussions focused on increasing defense spending and production across NATO, ending the war in Ukraine, and other priorities for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Attendees: The bilateral meeting in the Oval Office included U.S. officials such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Outcome: Rutte praised Trump's role in accelerating allied defense investment and breaking the deadlock regarding military assistance to Ukraine. October 2025 meeting Purpose: Following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump expressed a shift in his diplomatic stance. This prompted Secretary General Rutte to make a quick trip to Washington for an urgent meeting with Trump at the White House. Context: The meeting came just days after Trump seemed to align with Putin's demands for ending the war in Ukraine, drawing concern from European leaders. Arrangement: White House and NATO officials confirmed the meeting for October 22, but noted that the leaders were not expected to speak to the media. Significance: The emergency meeting highlighted ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia, as well as strains within the NATO alliance regarding policy toward Ukraine. NATO meeting: President Trump and Mark Rutte, the NATO secretary general, were set to meet Wednesday afternoon in Washington to discuss support for Ukraine. A day earlier, the White House reversed itself and said that Mr. Trump no longer planned to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia soon after Russian officials made it clear that they had no intention of making a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Read more › Gaza truce: After meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance said that the recent visits to Israel by top American officials were intended to oversee the fragile cease-fire deal in Gaza and not to babysit the truce. Read more › Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | October 2025    • DN October 2025   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   President Trump Participates in a Meeting with the Secretary General of NATO The President TRUMP participates in a meeting with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Film Credits: White House Communications Agency Discover the truth behind Donald Trump's complex relationship with NATO Secretary General. This video explores the intricacies of their interactions, shedding light on the dynamics between the former US President and the head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. From public statements to behind-the-scenes dealings, we examine the key moments that define their connection. Get an in-depth look at the politics and diplomacy that shape their relationship, and what it means for global security and international relations. Whether you're a politics enthusiast or just curious about the inner workings of global leadership, this video is for you. Watch now to uncover the real story behind Donald Trump's relationship with the NATO Secretary General.