Mark Rutte, the new NATO secretary general, downplayed the threat of nuclear weapons from Russia despite the Kremlin's rhetoric. He emphasized support for Ukraine and the need for NATO countries to continue arming it, stating that this would help end the war sooner. Rutte acknowledged the difficult situation on the battlefield but noted that Russia's gains were costly. He praised former US President Donald Trump for increasing defense spending among allies and expressed respect for Kamala Harris. Rutte aims to support Ukraine, strengthen NATO's deterrence, and build global relationships during his term. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)