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

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged the alliance to adopt a 'wartime mindset' in response to Russia's long-term confrontation with the West. He emphasized the need for increased defense spending among NATO members, warning that the current security situation is dire and that Europe must prepare for potential future conflicts. Rutte highlighted that Russia's defense budget is set to reach its highest level since the Cold War, and stressed the importance of ramping up military production to keep pace with Russia and China.