NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the controversial speech of US Vice President Jay Di Vance on Friday “Philosophy”, adding that Vans “emphasized the unity of the US and Europe … and referred to our common values ​​of freedom, Democracy. “

Vance has accused European leaders of suffering freedom of speech and refusing to cooperate with far -right parties, a harsh speech that German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius characterized “Unacceptable”.

Speaking to CNN Rutte said: “The Vice President is making a more philosophical speech here, but he greatly emphasized the unity of the US and Europe that we are truly a family and even referred to our common values ​​of freedom of speech, democracy, etc. And these are values ​​that unite us. “

Regarding NATO expenses, Rutte told CNN that he understands the “irritation” of the United States for their highest defense spending compared to other NATO members, saying that Europe should “become adults” and assumes its responsibilities.

It is noted that US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegschez this week reiterated the Trump government’s demand for NATO members spending 5% of their GDP on defense.

Rutte continued by saying that senior US officials expressed the need to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible.

“A final agreement in Ukraine must be a strong agreement … A weak agreement on Ukraine will not only have consequences here in Europe and on NATO’s collective security but also on China, which will then be discouraged to proceed What he wants to do, “he warned.