US EditionNATO Chief Warns Russia Could Attack Alliance in 5 Years
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged rapid defense spending increases to deter Russia, citing over 1 million casualties in Ukraine and escalating Russian military aggression.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Berlin urged NATO's 32 member countries to rapidly increase defence spending to prevent a war like that endured by past generations.
- Rutte warned that Russia is increasing its weapons production and is close to 'peak production' of attack drones and missiles, adding more than 1 million Russian troops have been killed or injured.
- Allies and partners have pledged contributions to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, with over two-thirds of NATO members committed and Australia and New Zealand contributing over $4b in military supplies.
- Time is running out, Rutte said, adding that NATO allies must act now because failing to increase defence spending faster raises the odds that Russian President Vladimir Putin will launch an attack on NATO territory.
- Last week, Pentagon reports about a 2027 shift prompted debate while Johann Wadephul said Germany aims to reach the 5% of GDP NATO defence benchmark before 2035.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivered a warning speech explaining that "NATO is Russia's next target" and urging member countries to prepare for "a war of scale" such as the one of 1939-1945.
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Although a peace agreement seems to be emerging between Ukraine and Russia, Mark Rutte calls on NATO members to step up their defence efforts.
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