Rome, 1 Sept. (LaPresse) – “I have just spoken with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. NATO stands in full solidarity with Germany following the Russian hybrid attack in Leipzig on 14 August. The evidence is clear. And I welcome the measures announced by Germany in response.” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wrote this on X, emphasising that “Russia’s attempts to intimidate us, to undermine our unity and our resolve to support Ukraine are futile and will fail”. “NATO will continue to strengthen its ability to deter and defend all Allies against any threat, including hostile actions such as those seen in Leipzig and elsewhere within the Alliance,” Rutte added. “Our support for Ukraine is unwavering, as is our ironclad commitment to NATO’s collective defence,” he concluded. Tomorrow, the Secretary will meet the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Germany: Rutte speaks to Merz: ‘Russian attempts to intimidate us will fail’
Rome, 1 Sept. (LaPresse) – “I have just spoken with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. NATO stands in full solidarity with Germany following the Russian hybrid attack in Leipzig on 14 August. The evidence is clear. And I welcome the measures announced by Germany in response.” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wrote this on X, emphasising that “Russia’s attempts to intimidate us, to undermine our unity and our resolve to support Ukraine are futile and will fail”. “NATO will continue to strengthen its ability to deter and defend all Allies against any threat, including hostile actions such as those seen in Leipzig and elsewhere within the Alliance,” Rutte added. “Our support for Ukraine is unwavering, as is our ironclad commitment to NATO’s collective defence,” he concluded. Tomorrow, the Secretary will meet the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.