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October 2, 2024

NATO's New Secretary General Warns China over Aiding Russia in Ukraine
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In Brussels, Belgium, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was sworn
in as secretary general of NATO on Tuesday. In his inaugural speech,
Rutte pledged to shore up Western support to Ukraine and warned China
over its growing ties with Russia.

Mark Rutte: "Through its support for Russia's military industry, China
has become a decisive enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine. China cannot
continue to fuel the largest conflict in Europe since the Second World
War without this impacting its interests and reputation."



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