NATO secretary general: Сeasefire will enable Russia to stockpile weapons and increase risks for NATO

A lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia will enable Russia to increase its stockpile of weapons, which will increase the risks for NATO member states.

Source: European Pravda; NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a speech at Chatham House in London on 9 June 

Details: The NATO secretary general agreed that Russia will begin to stockpile weapons after a ceasefire is announced and that this will increase the risks to NATO.

Asked whether it is fair to say that "the clock starts ticking and the risks to NATO start increasing once we get a sustainable ceasefire and that production is put into stockpiles", Rutte answered: "That’s a statement of fact."

Background:

• Rutte also said Russia could attack NATO countries within the next five years.
• The German Federal Intelligence Service believes that Russia sees itself in a systemic conflict with the West and is preparing for a major war with NATO.

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