Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has accused President Donald Trump of being “a Russian asset” in the Ukraine war, arguing Washington has favored Moscow in recent dealings.
Speaking at the PSD Summer University, Rebelo de Sousa said in Portuguese, “the top leader of the world’s greatest superpower is, objectively, a Soviet—or Russian—asset. He functions as an asset,” adding that “the new US leadership has strategically favored the Russian Federation.”
He stressed this was not about friendship or ideology but outcomes, asserting that US actions have objectively benefited Russia in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
He also described the US as shifting from ally to “árbitro” (referee) who seeks to negotiate “com uma das equipas” (with one of the teams), saying Ukraine and Europe had to force their way into recent talks.
The remarks were delivered in a Q&A session titled “As respostas do Presidente.” Rebelo de Sousa appeared in person though a videolink had been expected.
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