Montenegro criticizes NATO leader: "He was unaware of a reality he should have known"

Luís Montenegro criticized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for his comments regarding Portugal and Spain's perception of the Russian threat in Ukraine. Montenegro expressed indignation at Rutte's lack of awareness about Portugal's support for Ukraine, emphasizing that the country is actively involved in aiding Ukraine. He described Rutte's remarks as unfortunate and lighthearted, which did not sit well with the Portuguese government. Montenegro reaffirmed his commitment to NATO allies and stressed the importance of Europe maintaining an active role in peace negotiations, highlighting that geographical distance does not diminish Portugal's proximity to the conflict.