Zelenskyy: We are working with Spain to help create defence shield over Ukraine

On 2 November, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting in Kyiv with José Manuel Albares, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. They spoke, in particular, about the protection of the Ukrainian skies.

Source: President Zelenskyy’s nightly video address, Office of the President

Quote: "I held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain. He was in Ukraine today.

I thanked Spain for the new defence aid package for our country. We discussed what could strengthen our defence further. In particular, we are working together with Spain to provide an ‘air defence shield’ for Ukraine."

Details: Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked José Manuel Albares for Spain’s comprehensive support during the ongoing armed aggression of Russia.

The Ukrainian president said he highly appreciated the humanitarian support provided by Spain, and in particular the current delivery of 30 modern ambulances.

He expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and assistance to Ukrainian citizens who were forced to seek refuge in Spain because of the war.

President Zelenskyy also thanked Spain for its decision to supply air defence systems to Ukraine.

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