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The NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte did not rule out the possibility of simultaneous and coordinated attacks from China and Russia in the event of a third world war. In an interview with the "New York Times," during which he provided an analysis of the relationship between the two powers and their impact on global security, he stated that Beijing would lead the decisions in such a scenario, despite the simultaneous attacks. He added: There is an increasing awareness... If Xi Jinping attacks Taiwan, he must first call Vladimir Putin in Moscow and tell him: I will do this, and I need you to keep them occupied in Europe by attacking NATO.

Rutte considered that forming a united front is the optimal approach for NATO countries to deter these threats, which requires NATO to be strong enough to deter Russia and to cooperate in the Indo-Pacific region, something that was encouraged by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Rutte expressed confidence in Trump's understanding of geopolitical dynamics, adding: I am confident that Trump realizes that the United States, in order to remain strong and secure, must connect with European security and maintain security in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Secretary General credited the U.S. President for pushing NATO countries to increase their financial contributions to enhance protection against any aggression. He said: Trump deserves all the praise, because without his leadership, we would not have been able to reach an agreement.

It is worth noting that following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014, NATO countries agreed to allocate 2% of their GDP to fund the alliance. During a NATO meeting, Trump sought to raise this percentage to 5%.