The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, considered "extremely concerning" the escalation of Russian hybrid threats in Europe. In parliament, Rangel warned about a series of operations that have been attributed to the Kremlin, including a failed attack in Leipzig and various sabotage operations across the European continent.
The government official argued that Portugal must maintain a firm response to these threats. Rangel emphasized the need for European countries to remain united and vigilant against attempts at destabilization by Russia.
In the parliamentary debate, the minister also criticized Chega's positions regarding pro-Russia political forces. This criticism comes in the context of the discussion about the posture that Portugal and Europe should adopt in response to Russian hybrid actions.
