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Rhiannon12866

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Sat Dec 13, 2025, 02:40 PM Dec 13

NATO Leader Warns: Russia Could Go To War With Europe Within Years, says Mark Rutte. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS



NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of a direct war between Russia and NATO. In this video, we break down Rutte’s comments, why NATO leaders are increasingly concerned, and what this could mean for Europe and global security. Rutte highlights Russia’s military buildup, long-term intentions, and the urgent need for NATO countries to strengthen defense spending and preparedness. - 12/13/2025.
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NATO Leader Warns: Russia Could Go To War With Europe Within Years, says Mark Rutte. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Dec 13 OP
NATO will kick russia's POS ass...today or in the future... wcmagumba Dec 13 #1
I agree, witness how Ukraine is holding it's own w/ Russia now. Russia has also suffered huge manpower drains too, as SWBTATTReg Dec 13 #2

wcmagumba

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1. NATO will kick russia's POS ass...today or in the future...
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 02:46 PM
Dec 13

Russia under Putin doesn't have the resources or the technology to fight a winning war vs Nato and the EU (with or without Putin's (trump's) US...

SWBTATTReg

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2. I agree, witness how Ukraine is holding it's own w/ Russia now. Russia has also suffered huge manpower drains too, as
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 03:46 PM
Dec 13

its war on Ukraine has drained its resources, a shame especially for the young men and women of Russia who has suffered the brunt tragedy of the Russian mistakes in handling this inept war. I'd like to think if there's any prediction w/ Russia is that Putin will finally reach the end of the Russian population's patience and upper levels of society, and Putin will be removed.

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