NATO Secretary General Rutte on the U.S. Vice President’s speech: Europe needs to increase defense spending

🌍 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commented on the speech by U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference, calling it “philosophical” and urging European countries to increase defense spending.

Source: Censor.NET

🗣️ According to Rutte, Vance emphasized the unity of the U.S. and Europe, highlighting the importance of shared values such as freedom of speech and democracy. At the same time, the NATO Secretary General acknowledged that the U.S. might be frustrated by its significantly higher defense spending compared to other NATO members.

💬 “Europe must mature and take on more responsibility,” Rutte stated, stressing the need to strengthen the continent’s defense capabilities.

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