NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that Russia has "no vote and no veto" regarding the membership of countries in NATO. This assertion was made during a recent address, emphasizing that decisions about NATO membership are solely in the hands of the alliance"s member states.
The comments come amid ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia, particularly concerning the security landscape in Europe. Rutte"s remarks underline NATO"s stance on its open-door policy for potential new members, which Russia has opposed.
For further context on international political developments, see recent developments in Tunisia and related coverage on U.S. military actions.
