NATO chief beats war drum, warns Russia will threaten the world long after Ukraine War ends

At the NATO-Industry Forum in Bucharest, Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning—Russia’s danger won’t end when the Ukraine war does. Calling Moscow a “destabilising force” for the foreseeable future, Rutte urged allies to arm up, invest 5% of GDP in defence, and embrace next-generation warfare tech. From jets to cyber weapons, NATO’s new strategy signals a long standoff ahead. But as global tensions rise, one question looms—can NATO’s firepower keep the peace, or are we heading into a new era of confrontation?