Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership.
In a statement posted on Telegram, Shmyhal expressed gratitude for Spain’s “comprehensive support,” highlighting that total assistance has now surpassed €2 billion ($2.3 billion). He emphasized the importance of Spanish air defense systems, stating they play a “crucial role” in countering Russian missile and drone attacks.
Shmyhal said Kyiv is aiming to deepen defense ties, with particular interest in acquiring additional air defense systems. He also proposed the joint development and manufacturing of drones and advanced military technologies.
“We are also working on solutions to intercept Russian drones that strike our infrastructure daily,” he said.
Discussions also covered Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction. Shmyhal reiterated the significance of using seized frozen Russian assets, calling them “a key financial resource” for the country’s rebuilding efforts.
He concluded by noting Ukraine’s anticipation of a political green light for launching EU accession talks before the year ends.
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