NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, addressing a press conference ahead of the NATO Foreign Affairs Meeting in Brussels, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of escalating aggression in Ukraine. Rutte stated, “Putin does not want peace. He pressures us to gain more territory, believing he can break Ukraine’s and our resolve, but he is wrong.”

Rutte highlighted Ukraine’s critical winter challenges, condemning Russia’s use of Ukraine as a “testing ground for missiles” and involving North Korean soldiers in the conflict. Stressing the importance of military aid, he said, “The stronger support we provide Ukraine, the better positioned they’ll be at the negotiating table to end Russian aggression.”

The meeting also includes discussions on Middle East conflicts and their impact on Euro-Atlantic security, with Jordan’s King Abdullah II participating.

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Jordan’s King: Israel’s Expanded War Threatens Global Security

On Jun 17, 2025

Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, King Abdullah II of Jordan warned that Israel’s expansion of its offensive to include Iran threatens global security, stating, “It is impossible to say where the borders of this battlefield will end. This is a threat to people all over the world.”

He strongly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, saying, “Today, the world is in a state of moral collapse. What was once seen as an atrocity—like the bombing of a hospital—has become commonplace. Since then, the WHO has documented nearly 700 attacks on Gaza’s healthcare facilities.”

“The targeting of civilians, health workers, and journalists has become routine. Famine is being used as a weapon against children,” he added.

King Abdullah called on the international community to act not only in Ukraine but also in Palestine: “The world’s longest and most destructive conflict must end. Palestinians deserve freedom, sovereignty, and statehood, like all people.”

He warned that without decisive action, Israeli bulldozers “will also flatten the borders that define moral conduct.” Reaffirming Jordan’s commitment to peace, he said the only solution lies in a just peace based on international law and mutual recognition.

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