Defense alliance NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wants to see a big 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 headed our way in four to five years, says Rutte during a speech in Brussels.
Danger is heading towards us at full speed.
Despite the fact that many countries have increased their defense spending since Russia started the large-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, the NATO countries do not match Moscow’s weapons production.
Russia is preparing for a prolonged confrontation. With Ukraine. And with us, says Mark Rutte.
What is happening in Ukraine could happen here too.
However, Rutte, a former prime minister of the Netherlands, says there is no “imminent military threat” but says NATO must act more quickly to build up defenses and avert the risk of future conflict.
We can prevent the next big war on NATO territory.