Russia Attacks Portuguese Territory in Ukraine

Portuguese Government Condemns Damage to Embassy Office

With its most recent missile strikes and atrocities targeting Kyiv, Russia was further advancing its aggression against Ukraine and NATO states. A strike damaging the chancellery of Portugal's embassy was effectively striking Portuguese territory in Ukraine. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lisbon expressed outrage over the attack, which also affected other diplomatic missions in the city.

The government vehemently condemns the attacks on Kyiv that caused material damage to various diplomatic missions, including the chancery of the Embassy of Portugal

Russia Summoned for Formal Protest

In response to the incident, the Russian chargé d'affaires in Lisbon has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a formal protest. The Palácio das Necessidades, where the ministry is headquartered, made it clear that such acts are "absolutely unacceptable."

It is absolutely unacceptable that any attack should target or impact diplomatic premises

Foreign Minister Denounces Violation of Diplomatic Sovereignty

Portugal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, addressed the press in Cascais, underscoring that damage to diplomatic sites cannot be tolerated under international law. He confirmed that while the chancellery building sustained material damage, no embassy staff members were injured.

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