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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Rutte Says Putin Is In A 'Bad Place' As NATO Warns Of Russian Hybrid Threats
Caption: Rutte Says Putin Is In A 'Bad Place' As NATO Warns Of Russian Hybrid Threats. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incidents across Europe. Rutte said NATO had response options in place to counter hybrid threats and reassured citizens across its 32 member countries. He argued that increased hybrid activity showed Russian President Vladimir Putin was in a "bad place" and maintained that Russia was not winning the war in Ukraine. Rutte urged NATO countries to provide greater support for Ukraine as part of their response to Russian hybrid activity. His comments followed a warning from Danish intelligence about a growing risk of Russian military action and further hybrid attacks against NATO countries. Spanish media also reported that U.S. intelligence had warned European countries of a possible Russian drone operation targeting Spain, France or Italy. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth separately called for European allies to take greater responsibility for the continent's conventional defence. Hegseth proposed a "NATO 3.0" focused on stronger military capabilities as Washington seeks to reduce its conventional defence role in Europe. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Mark Rutte,NATO,Vladimir Putin,Pete Hegseth,Russia,Ukraine,Russian hybrid attacks,European security,NATO 3.0
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