Spain Keeps Ukraine’s Support Strong Despite Middle East Tensions

Spain’s Prime Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Amid Middle East Tensions

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, assured Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zel enskiy that the country will not let the Middle East conflict divert its support for Ukraine. In a meeting marked by new military collaboration, the two leaders signed agreements to jointly produce drones, radar systems and missiles.

Key Points
• Spain remains steadfast in its aid to Ukraine, despite global focus on Iran.
• The cooperation includes missile production and air‑defence equipment, as well as a long‑range drone project.
• Ukrainian companies Fire Point, Luch and Radionix will partner with Spanish firm Sener Aerospace & Defence.
• Zel enskiy urged European leaders in Brussels to back a €90 billion loan for Ukraine’s military and budget needs, facing opposition only from Hungary.

Zel enskiy posted on X that the meeting also covered plans to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and protect civilians on the ground. The agreements signal a deepening of Spain‑Ukraine ties amid ongoing regional tensions.