NATO to ensure reliable deterrence rather than respond to Russia's nuclear rhetoric - Rutte

NATO takes the Kremlin's nuclear threats seriously, but instead of responding, it is focusing its efforts on ensuring the reliability of its own deterrents.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said this in Brussels, speaking at a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Alliance's foreign ministers, Ukrinform reports.

"We take nuclear issues extremely seriously. There's no doubt. But let's also agree that there is a lot of saber-rattling coming out of Russia, and Russia wants us to discuss its nuclear capability, and we don't want to spend time on this. We have to make sure that our deterrence is strong, and it is strong, that we can fight back to any adversary, to any enemy who tries to do it harm," Rutte noted.

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As reported, a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers has concluded in Brussels. Yesterday, December 3, a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council was held at the Alliance's headquarters in the format of a working dinner with the participation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

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