Trump Snubbed? Mark Rutte Praises Canada As NATO Allies Take On More Defence Burden

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praises Canada and takes a tough stance against Russia, declaring his love for NATO’s Baltic Sentry mission while highlighting growing efforts to disrupt Moscow’s shadow fleet. Rutte says the mission, launched after undersea cable damage between Finland and Estonia in late 2024, imposes complexity and costs on Russia. He also points to France’s latest action against a shadow fleet vessel, stressing that Russian activities are not going unanswered. Rutte also addresses the future of NATO-EU cooperation as questions emerge over a proposed European Union Security Council and whether Europe needs its own army. Could deeper NATO-EU coordination strengthen European security amid rising tensions with Russia? And what role should Canada and other NATO allies play in deterring Moscow?