"Russia is preparing for long-term confrontation, with Ukraine and with us," Mark Rutte said, adding: "We are not ready for what is coming our way in four to five years."

Summary

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the alliance must adopt a “wartime mindset” to prepare for long-term confrontation with Russia.

Speaking in Brussels, he urged members to increase defense spending beyond the 2% GDP target, noting that only 23 of 32 members currently meet it.

Rutte emphasized boosting defense production, addressing cyber threats, and countering China’s military buildup and actions toward Taiwan.

His remarks come as Donald Trump threatens to withhold defense support from NATO members failing to meet spending commitments, raising concerns about alliance unity.

  • Ksin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    5 days ago

    My dude you are Dutch, if the russians make it to the Netherlands for you to shoot at then the west will already be ashes.

    • FinishingDutch@lemmy.worldEnglish
      44·
      5 days ago

      Could be. But I was also around when the Soviet Union was still a thing and reached to East Germany.

      Also, if you think I trust those shifty Belgians, you’re very wrong ;-)