NATO Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Long-Term Russia Threat

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks long-term confrontation with Europe, urging increased defense spending among NATO allies. Rutte highlighted Russia's aggressive actions, including cyber-attacks and military build-up, and stressed the need for a wartime mindset to counter potential threats. He emphasized that current defense measures are insufficient for future challenges and called for substantial investment in military capabilities to ensure security in the Euro-Atlantic area.