Rutte attacks Spain and Portugal again for downplaying the threat from Russia, and Lisbon responds harshly: "It's regrettable"

Mark Rutte criticized Spain and Portugal for downplaying the Russian threat to the EU and NATO, prompting a strong response from the Portuguese government. Rutte emphasized that modern Russian missiles can reach Lisbon almost as quickly as Warsaw, urging collective awareness of the threat. This follows previous comments he made regarding Spain's vulnerability to Russian missiles. The Portuguese government condemned Rutte's remarks, asserting their unwavering support for Ukraine and highlighting the seriousness of the situation. They expressed disappointment over Rutte's casual approach to such a critical issue.