According to Reuters, the Kremlin responded on the 14th to NATO Secretary General Rutte's statement that “preparations must be made to go to war with Russia” were “irresponsible,” indicating that he did not understand the damage caused by World War II. “This seems like a statement made by representatives of a generation who have forgotten what World War II really looked like.” Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said on the 14th, “Regrettably, Mr. Rutte made such irresponsible remarks, showing that he did not understand what he was saying at all.” According to foreign media reports earlier, Rutte urged NATO member states to increase defense spending on the 11th and warned that “we are Russia's next target.” Rutte also said, “The conflict is right on our doorstep. Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared”. The Russian Embassy in the Netherlands stated on the 12th, “It is not Russia that poses a threat to Europe and the Netherlands, but those irresponsible politicians. Instead of seeking real long-term solutions, they chose to incite war, thwart peace efforts, and terrorize their own people”.

According to Reuters, the Kremlin responded on the 14th to NATO Secretary General Rutte's statement that “preparations must be made to go to war with Russia” were “irresponsible,” indicating that he did not understand the damage caused by World War II. “This seems like a statement made by representatives of a generation who have forgotten what World War II really looked like.” Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said on the 14th, “Regrettably, Mr. Rutte made such irresponsible remarks, showing that he did not understand what he was saying at all.” According to foreign media reports earlier, Rutte urged NATO member states to increase defense spending on the 11th and warned that “we are Russia's next target.” Rutte also said, “The conflict is right on our doorstep. Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared”. The Russian Embassy in the Netherlands stated on the 12th, “It is not Russia that poses a threat to Europe and the Netherlands, but those irresponsible politicians. Instead of seeking real long-term solutions, they chose to incite war, thwart peace efforts, and terrorize their own people”.