NATO Secretary-General Rutte: No Normalization With Russia Even After War in Ukraine Ends

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated on March 26 that the alliance does not foresee a normalization of relations with Russia even after the war in Ukraine concludes.

Speaking to journalists in Warsaw, Rutte said, “That will not happen. This will take decades, because there is a total lack of confidence. The threat is still there… even if the war comes to a conclusion, the Russian threat is still there.”

According to Rutte, the absence of trust between NATO and Russia remains a key factor preventing the restoration of diplomatic ties. He emphasized that the threat from Moscow will continue beyond the active phase of the war in Ukraine.

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During his visit to Poland, Rutte also addressed the potential risk of a Russian attack on NATO territory, stating that any such action would trigger a devastating response from the Alliance.

“If someone miscalculates and thinks they can get away with attacking Poland or any other ally, they will face the full force of this Alliance. Our response would be destructive,” he said, underscoring the importance of NATO’s collective defense commitment under Article 5.

“Russia remains the most significant and serious threat to our Alliance,” Rutte added, noting Moscow’s transition to a wartime economy and its growing military capacity.

Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia produces more ammunition in three months than NATO does in a year, calling the situation “not sustainable” and urging the Alliance to ramp up defense production.