Afghanistan, Dec. 13 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia could launch a military attack on Europe within five years, urging allies to urgently strengthen defenses.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russia could pose a direct military threat to NATO member states within the next five years, calling on allies to urgently strengthen their defenses.
Speaking in Berlin on Friday, December 12, Rutte said the danger from Russia is no longer theoretical, arguing that Moscow's military posture and aggressive behavior are now evident along Europe's borders.
He cautioned that many NATO allies still do not treat the Russian threat with the urgency it demands, urging governments to increase defense spending and sig...