Spain reiterates its support for Ukraine and offers new defense systems

USPA NEWS - The acting President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, held a bilateral meeting this Thursday in Granada, where an informal Summit of the European Political Community is being held, with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. In that meeting, Sánchez reiterated Spain's support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Pedro Sánchez conveyed to Zelensky his support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, based on International Law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. Likewise, he reiterated to the Ukrainian president Spain's support in Ukraine's path towards the European Union. Both leaders addressed the current situation of the conflict, and President Sánchez conveyed to his Ukrainian counterpart that Spain will continue to support Ukrainian capabilities to defend its cities, its energy infrastructure and its ports.

In this sense, Pedro Sánchez offered the President of Ukraine new anti-aircraft and anti-drone systems, as well as specialized training in this field for Ukrainian soldiers, and new demining equipment.

Following the conversations held with President Zelensky throughout the day this Thursday, the Government of Spain will make six Hawk launchers available to Ukraine to confront possible Russian bombings against civilian targets and critical infrastructure, as well as for the defense of the new grain corridor.