'Stop Making Putin Too Powerful', Mark Rutte Warns NATO Allies Of Putin and Xi

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that Russia will remain a long-term destabilizing force in Europe, urging allies to dramatically increase defense spending and military production to counter Moscow’s growing war economy. Speaking at the IISS Prague Defence Summit, Rutte said Russia now devotes 40% of its national budget to the war effort, producing 1,500 tanks and 3,000 armored vehicles this year alone. He dismissed the idea that Moscow has a veto over Ukraine’s sovereignty, calling President Vladimir Putin “the governor of Texas, not more,” and pressed NATO allies to meet a new 5% of GDP defense target to ensure Europe can outproduce and outmatch Russia’s war machine. #tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld ​Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/3VHIl37 Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.