NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President-elect Trump to discuss global security issues, including growing Russia-North Korea ties that threaten global stability. The meeting comes as the EU and NATO confirm their continued backing for Ukraine.
Growing Russia-North Korea Ties Threaten Global Security
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Met with Trump to Discuss Global Security Issues
Key Points from the Meeting
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The two leaders discussed a range of global security issues, but further details were not revealed.
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President-elect Trump is expected to push NATO members to increase their defense expenditures in his second term.
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He has previously advocated for allies to spend 3% of their GDP on defense.
Growing Russia-North Korea Ties Pose Threats
Rutte had earlier expressed willingness to meet with Trump after his victory over Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential election. Rutte also wanted to speak with Trump on North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia “working together against Ukraine.”
In a recent meeting of European leaders in Budapest, Rutte stated that Russia has been delivering technology to North Korea, which is threatening to the US and continental Europe.
EU and NATO Confirm Continued Backing for Ukraine
Rutte’s visit to Trump also comes as the EU and NATO confirm their continued backing for Ukraine.
