NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for the alliance to adopt a wartime mindset due to increasing threats from Russia. In his inaugural speech, Rutte described the current security landscape as the most perilous of his lifetime, urging member countries to significantly boost defense spending in preparation for potential future conflicts. He warned that without increased collaboration and funding, NATO members risk facing far greater consequences in the years to come. Rutte also highlighted Russia’s militarization and its implications for global security.