Putin will attack Nato country to keep Europe distracted while Xi invades Taiwan, warns Rutte
Nato chief warns Russia will help China invade Taiwan by distracting Europe
- Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attack Nato territory to distract Europe, enabling China to invade Taiwan.
- Mr Rutte suggested this scenario is highly probable and necessitates strong deterrence against both Beijing and Moscow.
- He said deterrence strategies include a robust Nato and enhanced cooperation with the Indo-Pacific region.
- Mr Rutte highlighted that Donald Trump advocates for increased collaboration with the Indo-Pacific on defence and innovation.
- China considers Taiwan a breakaway province, with president Xi Jinping having threatened to use force to "reunite" the island with the mainland.