Reacția Portugaliei la afirmațiile șefului NATO: „Este complet deconectat de la realitate”

Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for being out of touch with reality regarding the war in Ukraine. Montenegro expressed regret over Rutte's comments suggesting southern European countries view the conflict as distant. He emphasized that despite geographical distance, Portugal is on the frontline of pressure from the war. Rutte clarified he has no criticism of Portugal or Spain for their defense spending, but noted a perceived disconnect among ordinary citizens in southern Europe compared to eastern countries. Montenegro countered that support for Ukraine is higher in Portugal than in the Netherlands, with 92% backing Ukraine. The Portuguese Foreign Ministry also condemned Rutte's remarks, asserting Portugal's unwavering support for Ukraine.