Mark Rutte formerly served as the Dutch prime minister for almost 14 years. Now, he has been named the new secretary general of NATO. Rutte is a harsh critic of Russia and Putin, and a strong supporter of Ukraine. His move into the position will come at a difficult time for NATO with the Russia-Ukraine war. Rutte has been a long favorite of current U.S. President Joe Biden, and is known for his ability to create compromise.

Source: New York Times June 26, 2024 12:17 UTC