"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.

    • JeffKerman1999@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      27·
      23 hours ago

      I agree, but better late than never. And absolutely better now than when putin starts bombing some civilians in a NATO country.

      • NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.worldEnglish
        161·
        23 hours ago

        Finland seems to be the only member of NATO who hasn’t forgotten who their neighbors are. But yes, better late than never.

        • rammer@sopuli.xyzEnglish
          11·
          19 hours ago

          Finland isn’t the only one. Poland, Baltic states remember well. Even more so than Finland. And that being said as a Finn. Their economy is just either smaller or they have a longer way to go to catch up.