Overview
- In a keynote at an MSC event in Berlin, the NATO chief said the alliance must prevent a wider war and deliver weapons and funding to Ukraine now.
- He reported Russia fired more than 46,000 drones and rockets at Ukraine this year and is likely producing about 2,900 attack drones each month, with roughly 2,000 land‑based cruise and ballistic missiles added in 2025.
- Rutte said about 80% of critical electronics in Russian drones and other systems originate from China, calling Beijing Russia’s lifeline.
- He warned Russia could be ready within five years to apply military force against NATO territory and described the conflict as standing at Europe’s door.
- German leaders including Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul backed stronger European defense and expanded support for Ukraine, reflecting pressure after the new U.S. security strategy.