At a joint press conference in Brussels, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reinforced their commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. Rutte highlighted threats from North Korean soldiers aiding Russia and criticized China’s role in circumventing sanctions. Both leaders called for increased defense spending and production to bolster defensive capabilities. Blinken noted that 23 NATO allies have reached the 2% GDP defense spending target, emphasizing the need for strategic allocation of these funds. He assured that U.S. President Joe Biden would persist in strengthening alliances in response to ongoing global tensions.

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