Rutte says Putin is in a 'bad place' as he reassures NATO allies amid threat reports

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed concerns over Russian President Putin's state amid rising threats and reassured NATO allies. The NATO alliance is prepared to counter Russian hybrid attacks on European countries, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urging Europe to enhance its defense responsibilities.

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defence.