Mr. Rutte said the evidence is clear that the Kremlin is preparing for a long-term confrontation both with Kyiv and NATO countries.
NATO chief warns alliance not ready for future threats from Russia, China
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“I know many allies believe strongly that 2% is simply not enough,” Mr. Rutte said, who has already met with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago Florida home shortly after the election last month.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for defense spending boost for Ukraine ahead of winter
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