NATO will continue to prepare for conflict with Russia even if a "freeze" occurs in Ukraine, Rutte says.
Even if fighting in Ukraine is frozen, NATO must continue to prepare for conflict with Russia.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated this at a meeting with Western industrialists, reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
" The threats we face are real and long-term… The danger posed by Russia will not disappear when this war ends. For the foreseeable future, Russia will remain a destabilizing force in Europe and around the world.
And Russia is not alone in its attempts to undermine global rules. As you know, it is cooperating with China, North Korea, Iran, and other countries . They are increasing defense and industrial cooperation to unprecedented levels, preparing for a long-term confrontation. We cannot be naive; we must be prepared ," Rutte stated.