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US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says

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Posted on April 24, 2025

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NATO Allies View Russia as a Long-Term Threat, Says Rutte

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said after talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday that the United States and its European allies agree that Russia is a long-term threat.

"We all agree in NATO that Russia is the long-term threat to NATO territory -- to the whole of the Euro-Atlantic territory," Rutte told reporters outside the White House. He also said the United States remained committed to NATO, even as Washington increasingly focuses on the Asia-Pacific region.

(Reporting by Steve Holland, Phil Stewart and David Brunnstrom; Editing by Leslie Adler)

Key Takeaways

  • NATO views Russia as a long-term threat.
  • US remains committed to NATO despite Asia-Pacific focus.
  • NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Trump.
  • Euro-Atlantic security is a shared concern among allies.
  • NATO's focus on collective defense remains strong.

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The main topic is NATO and US agreement on Russia being a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security.
What was discussed in the NATO meeting?
NATO leaders discussed the long-term threat posed by Russia and the US commitment to NATO.
Who is Mark Rutte?
Mark Rutte is the NATO Secretary-General who spoke about the threat posed by Russia.

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