NATO’s new Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for increased support for Ukraine and condemned Russia’s use of North Korean troops and weapons, Iranian drones, and Chinese dual-use goods on a visit to Athens.

Summary

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for greater support for Ukraine and condemned Russia for escalating the war by deploying North Korean troops, Iranian drones, and Chinese dual-use goods.

Speaking in Greece, Rutte praised Greek contributions, including weapons, ammunition, and F-16 pilot training, while urging NATO allies to boost defense investments.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s high defense spending and pushed for EU budget rule changes to allow for increased military funding.

Rutte’s visit faced protests in Athens, with demonstrators opposing NATO’s role and calling for investments in public services instead.

  • antiyknsEnglish
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    4 days ago

    The USA put Yeltsin in place for political hegemony. We should attack the root cause of the problem - the USA. Warmongers are just lobbyists for lockheed martin. Heartless monsters who gladly send others to the meatgrinder, it’s good for the economy. Do not be deceived