Moscow has strongly condemned Portugal’s recent transfer of six Russian-made Ka-32 firefighting helicopters to Ukraine, calling it a “hostile step” that will exacerbate tensions between Russia and Portugal. The Russian Foreign Ministry delivered a strong rebuke on September 13, days after reports confirmed that Portugal had completed the transfer. The final shipment of helicopters was … Continue reading Moscow Slams Portugal’s Transfer of Russian Aircraft To Ukraine; Terms It A ‘Hostile Step’