NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on European nations to offer concrete proposals instead of complaining about their exclusion from potential peace talks regarding Ukraine. Rutte emphasized the need for European allies to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position during any peace negotiations. The call came amidst discussions at the Munich Security Conference about how European allies can contribute more to Ukraine's defense and how NATO can balance immediate military aid with long-term security guarantees.
NATO chief Mark Rutte urges Europe an nations to step up support for Ukraine, calling for concrete proposals rather than complaints about exclusion from peace talks .As the Munich Security Conference continues, discussions focus on how the Europe an allies can contribute more and how NATO can balance immediate military aid with long-term security guarantees for Ukraine. / PHOTO: NATO
“To my European friends, I say: Don’t complain about not being at the table. Get into the debate by offering concrete ideas," Rutte stated.Rutte's remarks came after European allies demanded that they be included in any peace negotiations after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia's Vladimir Putin and said Ukraine could neither have all of its lands back nor join NATO.
Rutte's remarks also came as the broader discussion at the conference shifted toward NATO’s role in the war and how the alliance can ensure Ukraine's long-term security.Following Rutte’s comments, US lawmakers weighed in on NATO’s effectiveness and past missteps regarding Ukraine. Graham urged greater military support for Ukraine, arguing that Western hesitation could embolden Russia. “The best deterrence for the next decade is to build the most lethal Ukrainian army possible,” he added.
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