NATO responds to Rangel's criticisms of Rutte

Following criticism from Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs towards Mark Rutte, a NATO official clarified that all member states view Russia as a threat. Rutte's comments about Russia being a 'distant threat' were challenged by Paulo Rangel, who emphasized Portugal's unwavering support for Ukraine. The NATO source acknowledged that while Rutte sometimes uses general expressions, all allies agree on the threat posed by Russia, reaffirmed during the NATO summit in Ankara.