Mark Rutte

Higher defence spending will top the agenda when members of the Western alliance gather in The Hague.

In a speech, Mark Rutte warns Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years.

Some may ask if Mark Rutte's proposal to deter Russian aggression has at least a little to do with appeasing the US president, writes Jonathan Beale.

The UK says it will boost defence spending, as arguments continue about whether Ukraine could join Nato.

Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia.

Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".

Relatives of the 298 victims on board the plane join memorial services to mark the anniversary.

The outgoing Dutch prime minister has become the only candidate after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis withdrew.