NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns allies of Russia's growing military production and urges stronger defenses

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, speaking at a September 11 memorial event in New York, warned that Russia is rapidly expanding its military production and armed forces, and urged NATO allies to strengthen their defenses. He noted that while a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory is unlikely, the buildup cannot be ignored. Rutte also highlighted hybrid threats like cyberattacks and sabotage, and stressed that support for Ukraine must not decrease. He mentioned that NATO would have broader military capabilities than Ukraine in a potential conflict, and that lessons from Ukraine's use of drones and AI are being incorporated into NATO's defense plans.