NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said China could push Russia to attack NATO countries to distract attention from Taiwan.

In an interview, Mark Rutte emphasized that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be coordinated with Russia, which could strike Europe to distract the US. Rutte emphasized the importance of security in Europe and the Arctic for the safety of Americans. He proposed measures to deter Russia, including working closely with the Indo-Pacific region. Rutte highlighted China's recent support for Russia, which is becoming a strategic partner in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.