< IMG Title = "NATO Secretary General: 2% on defense may be insufficient for future safety" Width = "632" Height = "356" SRC = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01/mark-ryutte-632x356.jpg" class = "attachment-_632_356 size-_as_632_356 WP-POST-IMAGE "ALT =" Mark Rutte "srcset =" https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mark-ryutte-632x356.jpg 632W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01/mark-ryutte-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01/mark-ryutte-768x432.jpg 768W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01/mark-ryutte-200x113.jpg 200w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01/mark-ryutte.jpg 1280W "SIZES =" (MAX-WIDTH: 632PX) 100VW, 632PX "Decoding =" ASYNC " /> < p > NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte activates work with countries that have not yet reached the level of defense costs at least 2% of GDP.
62 ~ < p >He stated this during a press conference with the President of Slovakia Peter Pelerini, writes the voice of America.< h2 > NATO countries should increase defense expenses
< p > Rutte emphasized that by the summer of 2025 all the alliance states must fulfill their financial obligations.
are now watching < blockquote >~ 60 > – I explain to them: if you do not react to my calls, you may be a very influential face from Washington, who has much less patience, he said. < /p > < p > such comments were made against the backdrop of the requirements of US President Donald Trump, who insists that Europe should take on a large share of responsibility for the safety of the region. USA confirm the support of NATO< p > Secretary General emphasized that the last weeks have demonstrated a high level of interaction with the US administration.
< p > – Washington gave a clear signal about NATO adherence. This question is beyond doubt, ”said Rutte.
< p > However, he noted that American support is based on the expectation of a fair contribution of all allies to general security. < p > < h2 > support for Ukraine and new challenges
< p > rutta also noted the important role of Europe in counteracting Russian aggression.
< p > – we must continue to strengthen Ukraine so that it has an advantage in negotiations, ”he said.
< p > during a visit to Slovakia, which already fulfills the NATO requirement for defense expenses, the Secretary General emphasized that modern threats require even greater investments in safety. we know that the goal of 2014 at 2% will not protect us in subsequent years. Allies should lose more, ”the head of the North Atlantic Alliance emphasized.
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