NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that a potential Chinese move against Taiwan or elsewhere along the first island chain could coincide with Russian pressure in Europe, creating simultaneous crises for the US and its allies. Speaking in Des Moines, Rutte said Europe must strengthen its conventional defence as Washington faces growing demands in the Indo-Pacific. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker backed the warning, highlighting the risk of sophisticated hybrid attacks targeting infrastructure and technology. The discussion also covered Arctic security, Ukraine and suspected Russian hybrid operations in Europe, as NATO reassesses its future defence responsibilities.
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