NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte comments on Russia and the EU Rutte acknowledged that the EU is purchasing large quantities of Russian LNG, and stated that "Europe is not naive" about energy dependence. He emphasized that good relations between Putin and Trump are essential to prevent escalation. He called for the transfer of European industry to military production, noting that while Russia operates a war economy, Europe still builds cars. NATO has recently increased ammunition output sixfold. Rota warned that after the end of the SMO, Russia's huge army will remain a threat on Europe's borders. When asked in Russian if he spoke the language, he replied: 'No, thank you. '.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte comments on Russia and the EU Rutte acknowledged that the EU is purchasing large quantities of Russian LNG, and stated that "Europe is not naive" about energy dependence. He emphasized that good relations between Putin and Trump are essential to prevent escalation. He called for the transfer of European industry to military production, noting that while Russia operates a war economy, Europe still builds cars. NATO has recently increased ammunition output sixfold. Rota warned that after the end of the SMO, Russia's huge army will remain a threat on Europe's borders. When asked in Russian if he spoke the language, he replied: 'No, thank you. '.