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NATO chief Rutte: Europe's security depends on the fate of Ukraine!
NATO Secretary General Rutte warns of security risks in Europe and calls for clear support for Ukraine in order to prevent attacks.
NATO chief Rutte: Europe's security depends on the fate of Ukraine!
On December 23, 2025, an urgent warning emerged from Brussels: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for active support for Ukraine. In the midst of a worrying geopolitical tension, he points out the immediate security risks for European states. It's about preventing Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin from daring to launch an attack on a NATO partner. Rutte makes it clear that Ukraine must remain strong to act as a bulwark against Russian aggression. According to intelligence estimates, serious dangers could lurk as early as 2027, making rapid rearmament absolutely necessary.(Antenna Münster)
The opportunity to put this appeal into action comes at the NATO summit. It was recently decided to increase defense spending to five percent of gross domestic product by 2035, compared to the previously targeted two percent. Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly warned Russia of a possible attack on NATO countries and reiterated the alliance's determination to protect the citizens of member states. Mark Rutte called on the Allies to put their money where their mouth is and to take their responsibility for shared security seriously.(daily news)
New security guarantees for Ukraine
In the latest development, talks on security guarantees for Ukraine took place in Berlin on December 14th and 15th. Participants included European heads of state and government as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who rated the results as positive. During these discussions it became clear that the US was prepared to offer guarantees roughly equivalent to Article 5 of the NATO Treaty. Zelensky reportedly agrees to forego joining NATO in exchange for these security guarantees, which could include legally binding commitments to restore peace and security.(German wave)
The proposed guarantees could include military, intelligence and logistical support. However, skepticism remains about Russia's reaction to these commitments. Experts such as Susan Stewart of the SWP point out that these guarantees may not have the same binding force as NATO security guarantees. Other experts warn of possible dangers of a new “Minsk-3” agreement, which could again lead to unstable buffer zones in Donbass. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made it clear that Russia has not yet received any texts on Western security guarantees, further increasing uncertainty.(German wave)
Overall, it is clear that Europe is at a critical moment. The negotiations and the upcoming rearmament could be decisive in determining whether peace and stability can be maintained on the continent or whether we have to prepare for new conflicts. The reactions of the international community and developments in Ukraine therefore remain explosive issues that will be of crucial importance in the coming weeks and months.