US EditionNato chief Mark Rutte warns UK must spend more on defence or ‘learn to speak Russian’
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned in London on 9 June 2025 that allies must substantially increase defence spending to meet emerging threats.
- Rutte said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and rapid armament buildup require a credible path for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence.
- He commended the UK’s strategic defence review aiming to spend 2.5% by April 2027 and increase to 3% over the next parliament, aligning with NATO goals.
- Rutte stressed a need for a 400% rise in air and missile defence and said, “if you do not go to the 5%, you had better learn to speak Russian.”
- The upcoming NATO summit will focus on ensuring long-term defence commitments as Europe faces rising risks, implying continued pressure on allies to boost military spending.
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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs agrees with Mark Rutte that either NATO invests 5% of GDP in the Defence, or countries can prepare to start speaking Russian.
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