NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that while territorial disputes such as Greenland should be resolved “in an amicable way,” the alliance’s primary focus remains Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks. Speaking at a panel session during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Rutte emphasized that European and US security depends on continued support for Kyiv.
“On Greenland, because we have to make sure that that issue gets solved in an amicable way. But the main issue is not Greenland. Now, the main issue is Ukraine,” Rutte said, warning that public commentary on secondary disputes could hinder diplomatic efforts. He noted that while diplomacy and financial support—including the EU-led €90 billion ($105 billion) package—are important, immediate attention must be on ensuring Ukraine has the resources to defend itself.
Rutte also highlighted NATO’s integrated defense structure, stressing the importance of strengthening European capabilities alongside the US. “I have no doubt the US will come to the rescue here, we will come to the rescue of the US, and we need each other for our collective protection,” he said, underlining that NATO’s collective security relies on strong transatlantic cooperation and that European nations are meeting US expectations through increased defense spending.
