NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance is expanding cooperation with the United States to counter new threats, including North Korea's active role in Russia's war against Ukraine. Before the summit of the European political community in Budapest, Rutte expressed concern about the joining of efforts between Russia, North Korea, Iran and China. According to him, such interaction endangers stability not only in Europe, but also in the USA and the Indo-Pacific region, in particular in Japan and South Korea.
According to Rutte, Russia's provision of modern technology to North Korea could give North Korea the opportunity to expand its military capabilities, which in turn affects global security. He also emphasized that North Korea is sending its troops to Ukraine, which strengthens Russia's position in the conflict and increases the threat to NATO member states. Rutte noted the importance of collective efforts to prevent the strengthening of Russian influence near the borders of the Alliance.
Mark Rutte announced his intention to discuss joint strategies with Donald Trump to counter new threats, given the growing tensions from countries that have military and economic support for Russia. NATO aims to maintain a strong defense posture and ensure stability in its partnership with the US, as it did during the previous Trump presidency.
Summarizing, Rutte emphasized the importance of combining the efforts of the Alliance to effectively face new challenges and ensure security at the European and American borders. He assured that NATO will continue to deepen cooperation with Trump and the US to strengthen defense potential.
