Portugal’s Foreign Ministry pushed back against NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s account of how some allies in Spain and Portugal view Russia, saying the country backs Ukraine and recognizes the danger Moscow poses.
In a post on X, the ministry said Portugal, its government and its people “have never been in any doubt about which side of history they stand on.” It also said Rutte’s tone was unsuitable for an issue of such gravity.
Anadolu Agency reported that Rutte made the remarks during an appearance on Dutch program Pauw & De Wit. He said he had heard some allies in Spain and Portugal describe Russia as a distant danger, with Poland as the main focus of concern. BNNVARA’s listing for the program is dated Nov. 5.
