PoliticsWar Rutte warns Trump of threats to the US if Ukraine is forced to sign an favorable peace deal. Wednesday, December 4, 2024

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the US would face a “dire threat” from China, Iran, and North Korea if Ukraine has to make concessions in order to end the war with Russia. In an interview with the FT, the secretary-general warned the US president-elect against brokering such a peace deal, which would lead to the West’s enemies planning their own attacks. “We cannot allow a situation where the leaders of North Korea, Russia, China and Iran shake hands because we have reached an agreement that is unfavorable for Ukraine. In the long term, this will become a serious security threat not only for Europe but also for the US,” Rutte said. According to him, when the time comes to negotiate with Russia, Ukraine needs to conclude a “solid deal.” For now, he called on the US to continue providing military support. NATO’s secretary-general noted that there are deep military and economic ties between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran that are fueling the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.