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Russia now produces in three months what NATO countries collectively manufacture in a year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in a speech at Chatham House in London.
“The capabilities of Putin’s war machine are speeding up, not slowing down,” Rutte warned. “Russia is rebuilding its forces using Chinese technology and producing more weapons faster than we expected.”
According to Rutte, Russia is expanding its military capacity with support from China, Iran, and North Korea. This year, it is expected to produce 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armored vehicles, and 200 Iskander missiles.
“Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years,” he said. “Let’s not kid ourselves. We are all on the eastern flank now.”
He emphasized that new Russian missiles move at supersonic speeds, reducing the time between European capitals to just minutes. “There is no longer east or west—there is just NATO,” Rutte added.
Asked whether a ceasefire in Ukraine might give Russia time to stockpile more weapons and increase the threat to NATO, Rutte replied: “That’s a statement of fact.”
He said that while the war in Ukraine continues, Russia is still managing to slightly grow its stockpiles—though how much is debatable.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led many European countries to raise defense spending after decades of post–Cold War disarmament.
The urgency has grown as the U.S. signals a possible reduction in its military presence in Europe, with President Donald Trump prioritizing the Asia-Pacific region.
Ukrainian intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko recently warned that Russia could replenish its forces within two to four years of the war's end, enabling renewed aggression against Europe.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Azerbaijan is an active member of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), and hosting the 17th ECO Summit in the country highlights its growing role and engagement within the organisation.
The 'Victory' show featuring Karabakh horses at the 'Imaret' Historical and Architectural Museum Complex in Aghdam was watched by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow’s readiness to continue peace negotiations with Ukraine during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed.
China has stated that trade agreements between the US and other countries should not be designed to target or negatively impact third nations. The comment follows a new trade deal announced between the United States and Vietnam earlier this week.
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the central bank will consider cutting interest rates at its next meeting if the current economic trends continue.
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