Libertarian Institute: Dutch PM Says NATO Using Ukraine as Proxy Against Russia
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has called to equip Ukrainian forces with enough weapons and gear to defeat the Russian military, arguing that Kiev must deal the blows as “direct confrontation” between NATO and Moscow is still off the table.
Speaking to reporters after hosting a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and several European leaders on Tuesday, Rutte said a Ukrainian victory may still be attainable, if only the US-led military bloc provides sufficient ‘lethal aid.’
“In terms of weaponry, we stand united here that it is crucial for Russia to lose the war,” he said, suggesting that Ukraine should serve as a conduit for Western arms in order to maximize pain inflicted on Moscow.
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WNU Editor: The Dutch PM is not the only EU who holds this point of view of Ukraine being used as a proxy against Russia .... Russia Is Right: The US Is Waging a Proxy War in Ukraine (Hal Brands, AEI/Bloomberg).
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