Rutte's path to Nato leadership clearer as Estonian PM backs bid

Mark Rutte has moved a step closer to becoming the next secretary general of Nato after Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas, seen as one of his main potential rivals, endorsed his candidacy. In a social media post on Tuesday, Kallas said she was satisfied after talking to Rutte that he was committed to Nato’s priorities, including deterrence, defence spending and Ukraine’s future membership. Kallas was never an official candidate for the post, but was seen as one of the strongest...