‘Being a pleasant sleeping party’ curious local residents are taking a look at the Huis ten Bosch Palace has now become known that Trump will spend the night there. “Secretly I want to take a look tonight, but I think I can’t see much or is being removed immediately by the Secret Service,” says a local resident to Omroep West . “I think it will be a very nice sleeping party,” says another local resident.
Outgoing Minister Veldkamp is convinced that after the parliamentary elections on 29 October there is still great political support for help to Ukraine.
“There was already a majority and I think that majority will only grow. I have every confidence in that,” said Veldkamp.
There has always been broad support in Politics The Hague to continue to help Ukraine in the war against Russia. Recently a majority supported the call that the government should speak clearly for a NATO membership for Ukraine during the NATO summit.
Rustem Umerov, Foreign Minister of Ukraine (second from the left), says during a conversation that Russia has not yet achieved any strategic goal in the war. “
Umerov is together on stage with John Healey (right), Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom, and Caspar Veldkamp (second from the right), outgoing Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
“Our goal is to fight,” says Umerov. “Hold the line.”
Geert Wilders is sitting at the table with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a restaurant to have lunch together. Just before this, Orbán’s plane landed. He is also in The Hague for the NATO summit.
Trump: ‘Spain’s attitude is problematic’ Trump has responded to the attitude of Spain from his presidential plane, the Air Force One. The southern European country does not want to meet the increased NATO standard of 5 percent because the higher defense spending would be harmful and unnecessary to the country.
NATO boss Rutte persuaded the Spaniards with a diplomatic cleverness. Trump finds the attitude of the Spaniards “problematic”. “But I am determined to stay friends with NATO member states,” he added.
Trump also responded to the news that he will speak with Zensky in The Hague. “That is very likely to happen,” said the American president. He did not mention a time and date. Trump would arrive around 7 p.m. Zensky is already in The Hague to warm up Western leaders for higher defense spending. “We have to keep running first in the Dronerace,” warned the Ukrainian.
Von der Leyen: ‘European defense finally awakens’ Ursula von der Leyen, the chairman of the European Commission, says that European defense has finally awakened by the war between Russia and Ukraine. “We can no longer take our safety for granted,” she tells the press. “Europe has taken action in recent months. A year ago that seemed unthinkable.” This refers, among other things, to the NATO countries agreement to spend 5 percent of GDP on Defense.
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White House: Meeting between Trump and Zensky The American President Trump has a meeting with the Ukrainian president Zensky during the NATO summit in The Hague. The White House just reports that. A time or place for this meeting is not known.
The Ukrainian embassy in the Netherlands cannot yet confirm the plans, a spokesperson told NU.nl.
Rutte: ‘We have to win this production war’ Rutte speaks after Brekelmans. He emphasizes that NATO should produce more. “Only Europe and North America can get up together to take on the challenge of REEMPOLATION,” he says. “It is unthinkable that Russia could surpass us. We must win this production war.”
“It is now up to industry to achieve results after the decision of NATO allies to increase defense spending.”
Prince Pieter-Christiaan works today as a Marechaussee at the NATO summit. “Early service for the NATO summit,” he writes on Instagram.
That was again the speech of Brekelmans. NATO chef Mark Rutte now appears on stage with him. He will receive an ambition statement from Ingrid Thijssen, the director of employers’ organization VNO-NCW, to work together on Defense.
“Every time I visit Ukraine, I am impressed by how they work,” says Brekelmans. Everyone works together in the war against Russia, from volunteers to soldiers and entrepreneurs. “Let this be a source of inspiration for us. Let’s visit each other and work more closely to guarantee our safety.”
Soldiers from NATO member states can only do their work with the right resources and equipment, says Brekelmans. He says NATO is there to make that possible. The Netherlands is also doing its best to contribute a lot.
“You know the Netherlands from our expertise in the field of water. We will now use it deep in the ocean,” he says. For example, he refers to pipelines and data cables, an important part of infrastructure.
There is outgoing minister Ruben Brekelmans to open the plenary session. He welcomes all those present. He emphasizes the presence of the European Commission Chairman Ursula von der Leyen, NATO chef Rutte and the Ukrainian President Zensky. According to him, that shows how strong the covenant is.
As part of the NATO summit, a forum about and with the defense industry takes place in The Hague. The host, outgoing defense minister Ruben Brekelmans, opens the plenary session. Among others, NATO CEO Mark Rutte and chairman Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission participate in this. Other leaders and ministers of NATO countries are also joining.
The NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum (NSDIF) is organized by the Ministry of Defense, NATO, employers’ organization VNO-NCW and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The forum should lead to clear agreements and recommendations for NATO, NATO countries and the business community.
Nu.nl-Lezers wonder why there is so much attention for the arrival of Trump. It was uncertain for a while whether the American president would come to the NATO summit. That uncertainty grew after the American interference in the war between Israel and Iran.
In addition, the arrival and presence of Trump is one of the reasons that so much money and so much attention is paid to security in and around the NATO summit. Most government leaders and heads of state are well protected, but the security surrounding the president of the United States is of the outside category. You can read more about that in this article.
Trump stepped on board his plane about ten minutes ago.
Rutte emphasizes Zensky NATO support to Ukraine Rutte welcomes Zensky at the top. He tells the president that in the NATO statement clear support for Ukraine is pronounced. He cannot go into the details yet; They will only be announced tomorrow. “Thank you for being here, Volodymyr.”
Zensky says he is happy that he is at the top. He is grateful for the support of the NATO countries and Ruttes involvement. He also emphasizes that the support remains necessary to help Ukraine.
Trump left for The Hague The US President Trump left for the Netherlands from the US. When leaving the White House, he said he was optimistic about the NATO summit. “I think it will be a success.”
Trump arrived as usual with a presidential helicopter on Joint Base Andrews. That is the fixed base for the Boeing VC-25. He arrived at the plane on his own, which when the president is on board is called Air Force One. The plane just rose.
The Ukrainian President Zensky has just arrived at the World Forum. He will soon give a small speech for the press.
Meeting between Erdogan and Trump in the Netherlands, insiders say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a meeting with Trump in The Hague. That is what insiders say to Bloomberg news agency. The conversation would be intended to improve the relationship between the countries. It has been under pressure for quite some time. This is partly due to the Turkish purchase of a Russian anti-aircraft system and the American support for a Syrian-Kurdish militia that is seen as a danger by Turkey.
Erdogan would hope to get American permission for the purchase of advanced F-35 fighting devices. He would like to come up with commitments about the way in which his country uses the purchased Russian S-400 immune system. The Turkish president may also discuss Israel and the situation in Syria with Trump.
The conversation must take place late on Tuesday. Trump is expected in the Netherlands at the start of the evening and then goes the same as dinner at Huis ten Bosch Palace. It is unclear whether the conversation will take place in the palace, where Trump also spends the night.
Trumps clothing is in any case. Would his suit be here for the royal dinner at Huis ten Bosch?
Trump talks to the press about the situation in the Middle East before boarding his plane. He seems a bit delayed. The original departure time was noon (Dutch time).
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The Netherlands is going to make drones for Ukraine Netherlands is going to make drones for Ukraine. That said outgoing Prime Minister just shoved on the arrival of President Zensky in the Catshuis. The drones are made according to Ukrainian specifications.
Earlier in the day, the government already announced an extra support package of 175 million euros for Ukraine. This includes drones and radar systems that can detect drones. Cities in Ukraine are bombarded daily by Russian drones and rockets.
The Netherlands continues to support Ukraine “in times of war and peace,” repeated Schoof. The Netherlands belongs to the countries in Europe that offer Ukraine the most help.
Huis Ter Duin does not respond to changes to Trump Trump does not come to Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk, which was previously assumed. Many safety measures have been taken around the hotel and today American flags have been hoisted at the hotel.
A spokesperson for Huis ter Duin does not want to respond to the news. “In the run-up to the NATO summit, we made no statements about who or not stay in Huis ter Duin, so we don’t do that now,” she says to Nu.nl.
Zensky has just received warmly received by outgoing Prime Minister Schoof on the Catshuis.
Trump sleeps last night at Huis ten Bosch, not in Noordwijk Trump does not sleep last night in the Noordwijkse Huis ter Duin, but spends the night at the Koningpaar at the Huis ten Bosch Palace. He has been invited by the king, says a spokesperson for the Government Information Service.
Very nice for the American president, since he is expected tonight for a dinner on the palace and there will also be breakfast tomorrow morning.
The red carpet at the Catshuis is vacuumed before the arrival of the Ukrainian President Zensky Schoof for his meeting with outgoing Prime Minister.
Look behind the scenes at the NATO summit A lot of freedom do not have journalists at the NATO top, says NU.nl reporter Tim Wijkman-van Aalst. “The media center is in a basement without daylight. To be able to participate, you have to register. You have to collect at a meeting point then.”
“From there you will be guided by employees to the location where the program part takes place.”
Large European countries consult with Zensky the leaders of the five most important European NATO countries and NATO chef Rutte will consult tomorrow with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zenskyy. They would rather have invited him for an official meeting at the top, but the US objected to that.
The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain and Rutte speak Zelensky tomorrow around 3.30 pm, expect NATO sources.
American flags hang out at Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk in front of Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk, including eight American flags and a NATO flag. President Trump probably sleep, his staff and security in the hotel. Many safety measures have been taken at the hotel. For example, the area is spacious with fences around. Vehicles can only go to the site via a barrier.
There are several police officers at the entrances. There are also fences on the beach around the hotel and police are present. At the water, water scooters of the police are ready. Navy ships can be seen at sea.
Schoof: ‘We must make important decisions’ in his speech to the public form, says that important decisions must be made at the NATO summit. “Maybe historical,” he adds. “In today’s world, peace and safety do not come for free, but at a price.”
“The threats we experience are different from the Cold War. They are now technical and digital in nature, such as hacks, sabotage, disinformation and influence.”
Zelensky wants to meet Trump at NATO-Top Zensky stirs at the top at a meeting with Trump. He said that in an interview with Sky News . Zensky said there are plans in that direction, but that the details are still being worked out. “I don’t know to be honest yet exactly what is going to happen. It is being worked on. But there are indeed plans for a meeting.”
A high -ranking Ukrainian source also confirms to the AFP news agency that a conversation is being planned. That should take place in the Netherlands tomorrow afternoon. “The teams are working out the last details,” says the source. The conversation should be about the sanctions against Russia and the armament of Ukraine.
Schoof addresses the Public Forum.
The conversation with Rutte has been completed. Schoof is now the turn of giving a speech. That is not broadcast online. We will come to you as soon as possible with updates from that speech.
How does NATO deal with the greater threat of cyber attacks? Rutte says that NATO has many experts in the field of artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
Russia is the biggest threat for NATO, but not the only one, says Rutte. China is also a risk factor, certainly because of warm ties with Russia.
But the area south of the NATO area is also a threat. Spain and Portugal have more to do with that, he says. China and Russia have more and more influence in the north and center of Africa. Rutte has an envoy there to ensure that NATO can help where possible everywhere.
Rutte cannot say whether peace in Ukraine is close by. He hopes that peace negotiations can start soon. He wants a sustainable peace in Ukraine and wants Putin to never take a kilometer from Ukraine again.
Someone wonders if there is enough attention for Ukraine now that there is also a major conflict in the Middle East. Rutte says that NATO countries can handle two conflicts at the same time. He does admit that it is logical that the attention of the US, for example, is now going a little more to the Middle East. It is then more to the European countries to look at Ukraine.
The US is still an ally, says Rutte. He has had many questions about the dedication of the US to NATO since January. “But that will come with an expectation. As Europeans and Canadians, we do not give enough of the defense, so that has to go up,” he says.
“That is not only fair, but especially necessary for the threat from Russia,” he adds. “I want to tell my European colleagues that they don’t have to worry about American dedication.”
A resident of Portugal asks how NATO can protect himself with all the conflicts in the world (Iran, Gaza and Ukraine). “We must ensure that we have the right people and equipment to protect all Member States,” says Rutte. He has a lot of faith in that.
The questions asked come from residents of NATO member states, says Franke. Rutte asked them for that.
Just like yesterday, Rutte emphasizes that Russia is a danger to safety. He is happy that NATO countries are willing to increase their defense spending. If Russia would attack now, we, as NATO, could not respond well, he says. With increased expenses, this is different in a few years, according to NATO chef.
Rutte says he is proud that the top takes place in his hometown of The Hague. The Netherlands would have liked to have organized the top last year, but then the US did. Last year was a special top, because NATO existed for 75 years.
There is Mark Rutte. He starts a conversation with Benedikt Franke, vice -chairman and CEO of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). That conversation is the official opening of the NATO summit.
Van Weel: Research into Schiphol train failure is currently being investigated whether the train failure has to do with Sabotage due to fire in cables along the rails. That is what outgoing justice minister David van Weel told the NOS . “It could be sabotage. That is one of the things we are now investigating. It could be an activist group. It could be a different state. It could be anything.” Another option would be buyer theft.
NATO chef Rutte addresses NATO Public Forum at 10 am. This is a public meeting where experts, politicians, opinion makers, civil society organizations and a variety of groups from society come together. They talk about the themes of this NATO summit and developments in the world that affect our safety.
Veldkamp: ‘NATO summit will also be about escalation in Middle East’
Trump expected Donald Trump at the start of the evening in the Netherlands around noon (Dutch time) from the White House and then flies to the Netherlands. The American president is expected to land at 7 p.m. Then he is just in time for dinner at Huis ten Bosch Palace. At 7.45 pm a meeting with the royal couple is planned.
Tomorrow, at 8.15 am, Trump will plan a photo moment and breakfast with the king and queen. He then has an appointment with NATO chef Rutte. After that, among other things, bilateral encounters and at 3 p.m. there is a press conference. At 4.40 pm he would leave The Hague and return to the White House.
Merz wants to pass through NATO summit with the US about Iran and Israel The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hopes to seize the NATO summit to talk to the US and European countries about the situation in Israel and Iran. Merz says he is happy that there is now a truce after the “decisive military attacks on the Iranian nuclear facilities”. “They will make the Middle East safer.”
“In the margin of the NATO summit in The Hague, we are discussing today with our American and European partners how the situation can be stabilized,” Merz writes on X.
Zensky has arrived in the Netherlands, reports the Ministry of Defense on X. It is not clear whether the Ukrainian president landed late or last night last night.
Almost all day no trains to and from Schiphol NS reports that there are no trains running between Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Central, Utrecht Central and Lelystad until 6 pm due to a malfunction. Train traffic from Rotterdam, The Hague and Leiden towards the airport has been restarted from 8.15 am. There is still a malfunction between Hoofddorp and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
Metroline E Between The Hague and Rotterdam partly starts again on the metro line E between the fair in Rotterdam and The Hague Central Rijds again, a spokesperson for carrier RET reports. At the Leuvehaven stations up to and including Zuidplein, no subways cannot drive yet. Although the metro line partly starts again, travelers must take into account delays.
Outgoing Prime Minister Schoof receives Prime Minister Christopher Luxon from New Zealand on the Catshuis prior to the NATO summit.
Also no metro between Rotterdam and The Hague Due to a malfunction, Metro E does not run in both directions between The Hague and Rotterdam, RET reports. The malfunction arose during work, a spokesperson told NU.nl. The precise cause is still being investigated.
Trains between The Hague and Rotterdam still run.
No trains to and from Schiphol this morning there are no trains to and from Schiphol Airport due to a power outage, the Dutch Railways reports. ProRail certainly reports that he needs the entire morning to repair the damage.
It is unclear how many people this has. Due to traffic nuisance through the NATO top, many people take the train, but there is also a large group of people who work at home.
‘It’s going to be a cozy sleepover’ Curious locals are bar a look at Huis ten Bosch Palace Now that it has Become Known That Trump will spend the night there. “Secretly I want to go and have a look tonight, but I don’t think I can see muchs or be immediately tasks Away by the secret service,” Says a Local Resident to Omroep West . “I think it’s going to be a very cozy sleepover,” Says Another Local Resident.
Outgoing Minister Veldkamp is Convinced that after the house of representatives elections on October 29, there will still be strong political support for aid to ukraine.
“There was Already a Majority and I Think That Majority Will Only Grow. I Have Every Confidence in That,” Said Veldkamp.
There has always leg broad support in political the hague to continuous helping ukraine in the war Against Russia. Recently, a Majority Rallied Beind the call for the government to clearly express itself in favor of Nato Membership for Ukraine Duration the Nato Summit.
Rustem Umerov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (Second From Left), Says Dooring a Conversation That Russia “Has Not Achieved Any Strategic Goal” in the War.
Umerov is Sitting on the Podium with John Healey (Right), Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, and Caspar Veldkamp (Second From Right), Outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
“Our goal is to keep fighting,” Says Umerov. “Hold the line.”
Geert Wilders is Having Lunch with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a Restaurant. Orbán’s plane landed just before. He is also in The Hague for the Nato Summit.
Trump: ‘Spain’s Attitude is Problematic’ Trump has responded from his presidential plane, Air Force One, to Spain’s Attitude. The Southern European Country Does Not Want to Meet the Increased Nato Standard of 5 percent because the Higher Defense Spending would be Harmful and Unnecessary for the Country.
Nato Chief Rutte Persuaded the Spaniards with a Diplomatic Trick. Trump finds The Attitude of the Spaniards “Problematic”. “But I am determined to remain friends with the nato member States,” he added.
Trump also responded to the news that he will speak with zensky in the Hague. “That will most likely happen,” Said the American President. Hey not mention a time or date. Trump is expected to arrive around 7:00 pm. Zensky is Already in the Hague to Warm Western Leaders to Higher Defense Spending. “We must stay ahead in the drone race,” Warned the Ukrainian.
Von der Leyen: ‘European Defense Has Finally Awakened’ Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Says That European Defense Has Finally Been Awakened by the War Between Russia and Ukraine. “We Can No Longer Take Our Safety for Granted,” She Tells The Press. “Europe has tasks action in recent months. A year ago that seemed unthinkable.” With that, She refers, Among Other Things, to the Agreement of the Nato Countries to Spend 5 percent of GDP on Defense.
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White House: Meeting Between Trump and Zelensky US President Trump Will Meet With Ukrainian President Zensky Duration the Nato Summit in the Hague. The White House Just Announced This. A time or place for this meeting is not known.
The Ukrainian Embassy in the Netherlands Cannot Yet Confirm the Plans, A Spokesperson Tells Nu.nl.
Rutte: ‘We must win this production war’ Rutte speaks after Brekelmans. He emphasizes that nato must produce more. “Only Europe and North America can stand together to face the challenge of travel,” he says. “It is inconsceivable that russia could surpass us. We must win this production war.”
“It is now up to the industry to deliver results after the decision of the nato allies to increase defense spending.”
Prince Pieter-Christiaan is Working Today As a Military Police Officer at the Nato Summit. “Early Service for the Nato Summit,” he’s writes on Instagram.
That was Already Brekelmans’ speech. Nato Chief Mark Rutte Now Appears on Stage With Him. He is presented with a declaration of ambition by Ingrid Thijssen, The Director of Employers’ Organization VNO-NCW, to Work Together on Defense.
“Every time I visit ukraine, I am impressed by how they work,” Says Brekelmans. Everyone is Working Together in the War Against Russia, from Volunteers to Soldiers and Entrepreneurs. “Let this be a source of inspiration for us. Let’s find each other and work More Closely Together to Guarantee Our Safety.”
Soldiers of Nato Member States can only do their job with the right resources and equipment, Says Brekelmans. He says that nato is there to make that possible. The Netherlands is also doing its best to contribute a lot.
“You know the Netherlands for our expertise in the field of water. We are now going to use that deep in the ocean,” he says. He is referring to, for example, pipelines and data cables, an important part of infrastructure.
There is outgoing minister Ruben Brekelmans to Open the Plenary Session. The welcomes all those present. He Emphasizes the Presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Nato Chief Rutte and Ukrainian President Zensky. Accordance to him, that shows how strong the alliance is.
As part of the nato Summit, a forum on and with the defense industry is a hike in the Hague. The Host, Outgoing Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, OpenS The Plenary Session. Among Others, Nato Leader Mark Rutte and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission