NATO warns Europe: Prepare now for Russian threats
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NATO is sounding the alarm for Europe to shift towards a wartime mentality as Russia outpaces European nations in military production capabilities. During a recent address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the critical importance of strengthening defensive capabilities to deter future conflicts, stressing that present investments in military readiness would yield substantial long-term savings.
Addressing the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Brussels, Rutte highlighted Russia’s sophisticated warfare strategies, including covert sabotage operations and campaigns aimed at destabilizing European communities. He cautioned that Russia seeks to erode democratic values and freedoms, effectively bringing conflict closer to European territories. Despite NATO’s robust defensive position, Rutte stressed the necessity for heightened preparedness, particularly given Ukraine’s experiences with coordinated drone attacks.
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In discussing the financial implications, Rutte acknowledged that bolstering defense capabilities would require tough choices, potentially affecting pension, healthcare, and social welfare budgets. However, he maintained that such sacrifices are essential to preserve European values and security. His message was reinforced by NATO’s top military official, Admiral Rob Bauer, who emphasized that modern democratic societies must prioritize security measures over certain comforts to maintain their independence and peace.
The NATO leaders emphasized that these defensive preparations are crucial not only for European security but also for maintaining worldwide stability, with Rutte concluding that “freedom does not come for free.”
