Portugal slams Rutte for ‘regrettable’ claim that Lisbon downplays Russian threat
Open the sourceReported by Politico EU, politico.eu, 10 November 2026, by Victor Jack
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Portugal’s foreign ministry publicly rebuked NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday over his claim that Lisbon treats Russia as a distant and less relevant threat. The spat exposes friction between the alliance’s leadership and a founding member over how to frame the Russian threat. Watch for further comments from Lisbon or NATO clarifying the exchange.
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