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Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte wins race to head Nato

Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte wins race to head Nato

Rutte’s appointment comes as Ukraine faces pressure from Russian bombardment in eastern regions

The outgoing Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, has won the race to become the next head of Nato at a perilous moment for the western alliance, after his only rival withdrew his bid.

The long-serving Dutch leader is expected to be confirmed formally as Nato’s secretary general in the coming days and take over when the incumbent head, Jens Stoltenberg, steps down on 1 October after nearly a decade in charge.

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