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NATO's Rutte says reaching deal to end war will require tough choices
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 3, 2026
Quick Summary
NATO's Rutte highlights the necessity of tough choices for a Ukraine peace deal, with NATO providing significant air defense support.
NATO's Rutte: Tough Choices Needed for Peace in Ukraine Conflict
Challenges in Reaching a Peace Agreement
KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Reaching a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine will require tough choices, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday.
NATO's Role in Ukraine
In an address to Ukraine's parliament during a visit to the capital Kyiv, Rutte, who was speaking through a translator, said that the PURL weapons purchasing program is supplying 90% of Ukraine's air defence missiles.
Weapons Support and Its Impact
(Reporting by Max Hunder; Writing by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Key Takeaways
- •NATO's Rutte stresses the need for tough choices in Ukraine peace talks.
- •NATO supplies 90% of Ukraine's air defense missiles.
- •Rutte addressed Ukraine's parliament in Kyiv.
- •The PURL program is key in Ukraine's defense strategy.
- •Reaching a peace deal with Russia remains challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions about NATO's Rutte says reaching deal to end war will require tough choices
1What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression.
2What are air defense missiles?
Air defense missiles are weapons designed to intercept and destroy incoming threats such as aircraft or missiles, protecting a country's airspace.
