Transcript: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 6, 2025.
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NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Full Interview: NATO Chief Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 6, 2025.
NATO chief on Trump's tariffs
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan he doesn't believe President Trump's sweeping tariffs on all U.S. trading partners will harm the military alliance. "I'm not saying it doesn't have an impact on individual allies, but it does not have an impact on the alliance," Rutte said.
Germany navigates U.S. policy shift
Germany is grappling with President Trump's position on European nations spending more on NATO and military readiness. Jörn Fleck, a senior director with the Europe Center at the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News with more.
Trump on European countries' security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
German lawmakers back new leader's plan for huge military spending boom
Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture. Can he deliver?
GOP leaders warn Trump against abandoning NATO
Despite decades of cooperation, a report from NBC News finds President Trump is considering ending the U.S. practice of having a four-star general oversee NATO military operations. The Republican chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees are calling on the Trump administration to not unilaterally make any strategic decisions. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Many skeptical of Putin's support for a ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supports a 30-day ceasefire, proposed by the U.S., in principle, but has conditions. But many are skeptical that he intends to stop the bloodshed. Holly Williams has more.
Recapping Trump's White House NATO meeting
The war in Ukraine was a major focus of President Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump's fraught relationship with NATO
President Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Thursday in the Oval Office. The meeting comes as the president has repeatedly scolded NATO allies for what he sees as inadequate defense spending, which has caused some European allies to fret about whether the U.S. will stand with them. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, has more on the situation.
Trump meets with NATO secretary
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World War II. CBS News executive director for White House and politics coverage, Fin Gomez, reports.
Trump meets with NATO chief amid Russia talks
President Trump sat down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. While Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a deal in principle, he said he has "reservations." CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Margaret Brennan have the latest.
Inside Trump's NATO meeting
President Trump is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Thursday after calling on Europe to step up its defense resources and become more self-reliant. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump to host NATO secretary general
President Trump is scheduled to host NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House Thursday a week after expressing his displeasure with the alliance while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court after Ukraine agreed Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" to examine what happens next as the U.S. works to broker a peace deal in Ukraine.
Trump casts new doubt on U.S. commitment to defend NATO allies
Asked about NATO Article 5 commitment, Trump says U.S. "not going to defend" allies that fail to meet his spending requirements.
Is Trump moving Ukraine and Russia closer to peace, or further away?
As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a "better deal," what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?
NATO leaders hold meeting on Ukraine security
Two days after a calamitous White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an emergency meeting with his European NATO partners. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Leaders from Europe, Canada meet in London
A group of 18 leaders from Europe and Canada are meeting in London to discuss defending Ukraine against Russia. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
Global implications of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
The ripple effects of an explosive argument between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are being felt around the world. Margaret Brennan has more.
U.K. ready to put "boots on the ground" to support peace deal in Ukraine, Starmer says
During a meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump accepted an invitation from Britain's King Charles to visit that country.
European nations up defense spending
European nations that are part of NATO are boosting their defense spending and are appealing to President Trump's demands on contributions. Charlotte Howard, The Economist's executive editor, joins CBS News with more.
"Security incident" prompts 3-hour lockdown at U.S. Navy base in Italy
An unspecified "security incident" at U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy prompted a shelter-in-place order for several hours.
As Trump sows doubt, U.S. NATO commander oversees war games
President Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.
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