Rutte to Russia: 'No way they can beat us' — SkimNews
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- Rutte dismissed Russian nuclear threats against NATO, declaring "No way they can beat us" and asserting there is no imminent threat to NATO territory.
- Rutte stated the alliance is prepared for Russian aggression despite characterizing the immediate risk level as not imminent, a message echoed across Politico, Euronews, and the Guardian coverage.
Why it matters: Rutte's simultaneous dismissal of Russian nuclear threats and assurance of no imminent threat to NATO territory sets a public posture of confidence, while his stated readiness for Russian aggression keeps NATO's preparedness machinery active for the alliance's member states watching for any escalation.
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