--- title: "Rutte: No Winners in Russia’s War Against Ukraine — Conflict Will End in Compromise" description: "NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there will be no winners in Russia's war against Ukraine and the conflict will end in a peace deal with compromises. He urged Europe to remain vigilant." date: 2026-11-06T02:51:50.574Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/rutte-no-winners-in-war-against-ukraine tags: [nato, mark-rutte, ukraine-war, peace-talks, russia, europe] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Rutte: No Winners in Russia’s War Against Ukraine — Conflict Will End in Compromise ![NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a press conference against a blue background.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/06/rutte-v-voine-pobediteley-ne-budet/rutte-v-voine-pobediteley-ne-budet-1.webp) ## Key Points - Rutte stated that there will be no winners in Russia's war against Ukraine and the conflict will end in a peace agreement with compromises. - The NATO Secretary General urged Europe to remain vigilant against the Russian threat even after the war in Ukraine ends. - Rutte expressed «huge admiration» for Zelenskyy, with whom he consults weekly, and noted the importance of «good relations» between Trump and Putin. - Against the backdrop of these statements, trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated live on the Dutch talk show "Paauw en De Wit" that there will be no winners in the Russian-Ukrainian war, which Russia launched in February 2022. Speaking on Thursday, November 5, the head of the alliance answered a question about whether anyone will win this conflict and expressed doubt that either side will achieve total victory. According to him, such wars historically end with a peace agreement that "is often a kind of compromise." ### «Such Wars End with a Peace Agreement» Rutte did not forecast the conditions of a future settlement, but emphasized that its outcome will inevitably be built on mutual concessions. "I don't think it's very likely [that there will be a winner]. Such wars always end with a peace agreement, which is often a kind of compromise," the NATO Secretary General said. He added that the alliance "dreams of the time when all this will end," without naming specific deadlines for the end of hostilities. ### Call for Vigilance After the War Ends Rutte placed special emphasis on the need for Europe to maintain readiness for potential Russian aggression even after the end of the war in Ukraine. According to him, the Russian threat is currently not manifesting directly at the alliance's borders, as a significant portion of Russian military personnel is engaged on the territory of Ukraine. "But if it all ends there, then this huge army will not exist just for nothing," the Secretary General explained, pointing out that after the conflict ends, Russia's military potential could once again be directed toward European borders. ### Relations with Zelenskyy and Focus on Washington-Moscow Dialogue Commenting on interaction with Kyiv, Rutte expressed "huge admiration" for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reported that they consult weekly. Separately, the NATO Secretary General noted that it is important for US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin to maintain "good relations," which essentially describes the bilateral dialogue channel around which, as his words imply, the negotiation process is being built. ### Abu Dhabi Negotiations and a «Large-Scale Deal» for Europe Rutte's statements came against the backdrop of preparations for new rounds of peace talks. As reported by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, trilateral consultations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi to discuss post-war security measures, de-escalation, and further steps toward peace. Another special envoy, Jared Kushner, specified that Washington intends not only to end the war, but also to build a broader security architecture designed to prevent the resumption of hostilities. In turn, US President Donald Trump stated that a large-scale deal affecting all of Europe could be reached as part of ending the conflict. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Рютте сказал, будет ли победитель в войне Росси против Украины и чем все закончится](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ryutte-skazav-chi-bude-peremozhets-viyni-1793932117.html) - Primary source: Rutte's quotes from the talk show "Paauw en De Wit" (November 5), his assessments on European vigilance, relations with Zelenskyy and Trump, and the context of negotiations in Abu Dhabi (Witkoff, Kushner, Trump). ## FAQ ### What did Rutte say about the winner of the war between Russia and Ukraine? He stated that there will be no winners and that such wars always end with a peace agreement, which is often a compromise. ### When, according to Rutte, will the war end? The NATO Secretary General did not name specific deadlines, noting only that the alliance «dreams of the time when all this will end». ### What negotiations are planned against the backdrop of these statements? According to Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on security and de-escalation will be held in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11.