Portugal slams Rutte for ‘regrettable’ claim that Lisbon downplays Russian threat

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Portugal's foreign ministry criticized NATO chief Mark Rutte for saying Lisbon views the Russian threat as distant and less relevant. The ministry said Portugal's government and people have never doubted their position in the dispute over Russia.

Portugal’s foreign ministry on Tuesday slammed Mark Rutte after the NATO chief said that for Lisbon, Russia was a distant and less relevant threat. “Portugal, its Government and its people have never been in any doubt about which side of history they stand on,” the ministry said on X. “It is regrettable that the NATO […]

World Security Politics Portugal NATO Mark Rutte Russia security threat diplomatic dispute

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