NATO chief tells AFP ‘very difficult to say’ if Ukraine peace any closer

Mark Rutte, NATO's chief, spoke to AFP on November 12 about ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, expressing uncertainty about their progress. During a summit in Dublin, Rutte emphasized that while all involved parties are actively working towards ending the war, he refused to comment on the specifics of the negotiations, stating that the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine are united in their stance. He also pushed back on the idea of Russia having a say in NATO decisions, affirming NATO's consistent rejection of Russia’s pre-invasion demands.

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As of November 12, 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told AFP that it is still unclear if recent talks between the US and Russia have brought Ukraine closer to peace. During a summit in Dublin, Rutte emphasized that the US, Europe, and Ukraine are collaborating daily to end the war, but he refused to comment on the specifics of the negotiations. When questioned, Rutte also pushed back against the idea of involving Russia in NATO decisions, despite discussions in Washington and Moscow about revisiting Europe’s security arrangements. NATO has previously rejected Russia’s demands, including the request to withdraw forces from eastern Europe and refusing to accept new member states, following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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