"Fellow Pedro": Zelenskyy tells how the Spanish Prime Minister helps him

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken about his relationship with Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister.

Source: European Pravda, citing Zelenskyy at a press conference

"Pedro is a great fellow. He has been very helpful, and Spain's presidency of the EU Council in the second half of the year (2023 – ed.) has brought us closer," Zelenskyy said.

He added that he spoke with the head of the Spanish government even the night after the EU decision to start negotiations with Ukraine was made, because the next day Hungary planned to block the EUR 50 billion of aid for Ukraine.

"We have a strong relationship. We send important messages on WhatsApp about how to support Ukraine. Pedro personally calls me (to do this). I was impressed with our meeting in Granada. It was very productive," Zelenskyy said.

"Pedro Sánchez changed the defence package on-the-go, and we agreed that he would provide us with additional HAWK air defence systems when Russia attacks. I am very grateful to him and the people of Spain," the head of state summed up.

Earlier, the Spanish prime minister announced his desire to start negotiations on EU enlargement with Ukraine before the end of his country's six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council on 31 December.

Before that, it was reported that a new contingent of Ukrainian soldiers had been trained in Spain to use Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems.

Spain confirmed the provision of six launchers for Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine and announced the supply of 155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition.

The Spanish government has decided to provide Ukraine with six Hawk air defence systems after the talks between Sánchez and Zelenskyy.

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