NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen
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NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

The Defense Alliance NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to see a significant increase in how much money is spent on defense, and says that European countries are not prepared for the threat of a possible war with Russia.

We are not ready for what is coming towards us in four to five years, says Rutte during a speech in Brussels.

The danger is heading towards us at full speed.

Despite many countries increasing their defense spending since Russia launched the large-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, NATO countries do not reach Moscow's arms production.

Russia is preparing for a long-term confrontation. With Ukraine. And with us, says Mark Rutte.

What is happening in Ukraine could also happen here.

Rutte, who previously served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, says that there is no "imminent military threat", but says that NATO must act faster to build up defense and prevent the risk of future conflicts.

We can prevent the next big war on NATO territory.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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