NATO Chief Says "Ball’s In Russia’s Court" | Rutte Takes A Dig At Putin: "Stopped Reading His Mind"

Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and NATO Secretary-General, discusses his past work with President Putin, noting that the future of Ukraine is now in Russia's hands. Rutte reveals NATO's plans to match U.S. defense spending with trillions, stressing the importance of strengthening NATO's position. As tensions rise in the region, Rutte’s statements underscore the urgent need for strategic action and cooperation, particularly as Ukraine continues to make diplomatic progress, leaving Russia with critical decisions on the table. #MarkRutte #NATO #UkraineCrisis #DefenseSpending #Putin #Russia #USDefense #NATOAlliance #Geopolitics #EuropeanPolitics #UkraineWar #NATOExpansion #MilitarySpending #RussiaUkraine #NATOStrategy #ForeignPolicy #EuropeanUnion #GlobalSecurity #DefenseShift #PutinPolitics #NATODiplomacy #SecurityConcerns #InternationalRelations #UkraineDiplomacy #EURelations #PutinWar #NATOStrength #TrillionsInDefense #EUUSRelations #MilitaryStrategy #MarkRutteOnPutin #DefenseReformsAlso ReadUS-Europe Divide Deepens Over Ukraine As Trump Challenges NATO's Approach :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-europe-divide-deepens-over-ukraine-as-trump-challenges-natos-approach-4080283.html?ref=DMDescZelensky Willing To Step Down If It Secures Ukraine's NATO Membership: 'Immediately' If Necessary :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-willing-to-step-down-if-it-secures-ukraines-nato-membership-immediately-if-necessary-4078905.html?ref=DMDescNATO Increases Baltic Sea Patrols as Finland Investigates Possible Sabotage of Undersea Cables :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-enhances-baltic-sea-patrols-amid-sabotage-probe-011-4027881.html?ref=DMDesc~HT.336~GR.124~ED.103~