NATO's Call to Arms: A Return to Cold War Tensions?

The Kremlin criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for suggesting that NATO should prepare for a large-scale war with Russia. Rutte's comments were called irresponsible by the Kremlin, which dismissed claims of Russia's intention to attack a NATO member as fear-mongering. Dmitry Peskov emphasized a lack of understanding about World War Two's devastation.

The Kremlin has sharply criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his recent remarks about preparing for a large-scale war with Russia. Describing them as "irresponsible," the Kremlin argues that Rutte's comments indicate a fundamental misunderstanding of the destruction wrought by World War Two.

Rutte, speaking in Berlin, urged NATO to brace for a conflict akin to those experienced by earlier generations, claiming that Russia might be targeting NATO territories next. However, the Kremlin has consistently dismissed such claims from NATO and European leaders as baseless, designed to stoke anti-Russian sentiment.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov conveyed these criticisms on state television, accusing Rutte of lacking historical perspective and knowledge regarding the true impact of the Second World War. Peskov expressed his doubts about Rutte's understanding of modern geopolitical issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)