NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: "We are the next target of Russia. Too many believe that time is on our side. It is not."

During a recent visit to Germany, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the urgent need for Allies to strengthen their defense to prevent a potential attack from Russia. Rutte stated that a conflict could have proportions similar to those of the wars experienced by previous generations. He warned that many Allies do not perceive the seriousness of the Russian threat and that it is essential to rapidly increase defense spending and production. Rutte mentioned that Russia could be prepared to use military force against NATO in the next five years.

In this context, Germany recently adopted a law aimed at increasing the strength of its armed forces, setting ambitious goals for the expansion of the Bundeswehr. German General Alexander Sollfrank warned that Russia could launch a limited attack on NATO territory, emphasizing that the decision would depend on the reaction of the Allies. These warnings reflect the growing concerns among European countries regarding the intensification of threats from Moscow.