NATO's Mark Rutte urges member nations to prepare for war and increase defense spending amid rising tensions with Russia.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

NATO’s Secretary-General has called on the military alliance to shift into "wartime mindset", warning that member nations are unprepared for a potential major conflict with Russia. Mark Rutte stated that Moscow is "preparing for a long-term confrontation with the West,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday the alliance needs to shift to a "wartime mindset" in the face of increased aggression from Russia and new threats from China. The NATO chief called on the alliance to "turbocharge" defence production and spending during a speech at a think tank event in Brussels aimed at launching a debate on military investment.