Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Kremlin Criticizes NATO's Rutte on War Remarks
The Kremlin, which is the government center in Russia, said that the leader of NATO, Mark Rutte, was being irresponsible.
Rutte had said that NATO should get ready for a big war, like the ones their grandparents or great-grandparents fought in.
He also said that Russia might be the next target.
The Kremlin disagreed and said Rutte doesn't understand how bad World War Two was.
This all happened after Rutte gave a speech in Berlin, and the Kremlin responded a few days later in Moscow.
Kremlin criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's remarks about preparing for war with Russia.
Rutte's speech in Berlin asserted that NATO should be ready for large-scale war and that Russia is the next target.
Kremlin deemed Rutte's remarks irresponsible and showed a lack of understanding of WWII devastation.
The criticism was made on December 14, 2023, following Rutte's speech on December 13, 2023.
This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia.
- Who
- Mark Rutte (NATO Secretary General) and the Kremlin
- What
- Kremlin criticized Rutte's remarks about preparing for war with Russia
- When
- December 14, 2023 (criticism); December 13, 2023 (original remarks)
- Where
- Moscow (criticism); Berlin (original remarks)
- Why
- Kremlin deemed Rutte's remarks irresponsible and lacking understanding of WWII devastation
- Person Criticized
- Mark Rutte (NATO Secretary General)
- Criticism Source
- Kremlin
- Date of Criticism
- December 14, 2023
- Context of Remarks
- Rutte's speech in Berlin on December 13, 2023
- Kremlin's Stance
- Remarks were irresponsible and showed lack of understanding of WWII devastation
- Rutte's Stance
- NATO should prepare for large-scale war, asserting Russia as next target