
More of the Same: Dutch ‘Centrist’ Minority Government on the Horizon
The parties in coalition talks were central in shaping the policies that produced the crises now dominating Dutch politics.

The parties in coalition talks were central in shaping the policies that produced the crises now dominating Dutch politics.

“Do I think that when it comes to Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe can get on the same page? Yes, I’m positive,” Rutte said.

The German Chancellor warned that forcing Ukraine into a peace its people cannot accept would be a grave mistake.

“We cannot leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys,” Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said during the call, referring to U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

“It is impossible to end the war between Russia and Ukraine without talking to Russia,” the U.S. Secretary of State nailed down, criticising Kaja Kallas and her ilk.

With Rubio absent, his European colleagues aim to buy enough U.S. weaponry for Ukraine to keep fighting—despite peace negotiations.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte stressed that the alliance sees no immediate threat to its member states.

The top level meeting in London ended with all leaders pledging to send more money and weapons to the front.

“If Ukraine wants to have security guarantee forces in Ukraine to support a peace deal, it’s up to them. Nobody else can decide about it,” the Alliance’s chief said.

With Washington driving negotiations ahead of the Alaska summit, EU leaders are split on how to prevent a deal that could cost Kyiv its territory.