NATO Will Continue to View Russia as a Long-Term Threat, Says Rutte

NATO, even after the conclusion of the Ukrainian conflict, will continue to consider Russia a long-term threat. This was announced by the alliance's Secretary General Mark Rutte at a press conference following the meeting of NATO foreign ministers, according to TASS.

“Let’s not be naive, NATO will continue to view Russia as a long-term threat even after the end of the Ukrainian war,” he stated.

Rutte added that the North Atlantic alliance will continue to provide military support to Kyiv through its Wiesbaden command, which coordinates military supplies, as well as through its representation in Ukraine.

“NATO will continue to support Ukraine through the Wiesbaden command and our representation in Ukraine. NATO is ready to assist Ukraine so that it can continue fighting,” he said.

The Secretary General supported the U.S. efforts to reach an agreement on a ceasefire, but also welcomed discussions about sending troops to Ukraine by NATO's European countries. Rutte emphasized that after the end of the conflict, NATO intends to arm Ukraine so that “Russia can no longer acquire a single square kilometer of territory.”