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Russian Embassy Responds to Dutch Ministerial Remarks on Potential NATO Confrontation by 2030

The Russian embassy urged cessation of such rhetoric and reflection on its implications for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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EUROPE — On December 15, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Netherlands issued a statement responding to remarks by Dutch officials on military preparedness.

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The embassy highlighted repeated references to readiness for potential conflict by 2030, including Acting Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans’ assessment that Russia seeks to achieve capability for large-scale confrontation with NATO by that time-frame, with observed reconstitution efforts exceeding immediate operational needs in Ukraine.

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The Russian embassy urged cessation of such rhetoric and reflection on its implications for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

This exchange forms part of broader reciprocal diplomatic messaging, where allied evaluations emphasize Russian military developments and Russian responses frame NATO-aligned planning as provocative.

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