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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte appeared on the television programme Pauw & De Wit. It was his first appearance on the programme since becoming NATO chief.
He responded to a reported diesel deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had agreed to get drunk together once the war in Ukraine is over.
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The United States discussed with Ukraine and Russia holding a new round of talks aimed at ending the war before the end of October, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He said Ukraine had consulted American negotiators on the plan. Ukrainian and US representatives later held hours of talks in Miami, described as constructive, on ending the war. The Ukrainian delegation subsequently left for home. Zelensky was still discussing peace talks with US representatives later in the month, while fighting and Russian attacks continued.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited The Hague, where he met Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Catshuis and later King Willem-Alexander at Palace Huis ten Bosch. He also spoke with a government delegation and business leaders, according to reports. He arrived at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. During the visit, the Netherlands announced support for Ukraine. Reports described €1.2 billion in non-military support over the next three years, while a later report put the total support package at €1.7 billion, including previously reserved funding for energy supplies and a contribution to air defence.