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Apr 17 • 5 tweets • 1 min read • Read on X
1/4 In the Netherlands, Dutch PM Mark Rutte has made some striking remarks on Vladimir Putin in a parliamentary debate. It's quite relevant as Rutte is the main candidate to become the new secretary general of NATO.
2/4 He states "Vladimir Putin, yes I talked much to him quite a few times over the years, no I don't think he's a strong guy [the expression can be best translated as he doesn't have a strong personality]
3/4 "Putin is someone who we shouldn't really be affraid off. Off course he has the means in Russia to do the things he does now. But he's no strong personality, really! It's something I can assure you." Image
4/4 Rutte also takes a stab at BRICS "They are an insignificant and unorganised bunch, don't take them too serious." "India and China are in it together, so really what can they accomplish?"[Rutte most likely refers to the fact India and China are sworn geopoliticial rivals]
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