Madrid/Prensa Latina
Spain will donate one billion euros in weapons to Ukraine this yr, in keeping with the settlement signed in the present day between the top of the Authorities, Pedro Sánchez, and President Volodimir Zelensky.
At a press convention after the signing of the settlement on the Moncloa Palace, Sánchez valued the settlement in what constitutes Zelensky’s first official go to to Spain.
The protocol is projected to increase for 10 years and ratifies our nation’s dedication to Ukraine, highlighted the top of the Spanish Govt.
Sánchez defined that the settlement relies on three axes: an essential contribution to the safety and protection of Ukraine, strengthening its capabilities and particularly the donation of Patriot missiles for anti-aircraft protection.
The doc signed this Monday additionally extends to areas reminiscent of humanitarian help, the reconstruction of the nation and the seek for a simply and lasting peace primarily based on worldwide regulation.
Normally phrases, the Spanish ruler justified support to Ukraine “within the face of a
essential second” in kyiv’s battle in opposition to what he known as “Russia’s unjustified aggression.”
The settlement additionally features a dedication via the World Financial institution of 15 billion euros for restoration for Moldova and Ukraine.
As well as, 1.5 billion euros to the United Nations Growth Program for humanitarian demining in Ukraine; and 1.5 billion in materials and technique of transportation to strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities within the struggle in opposition to crime and arms and folks trafficking.
Different points of the bilateral protocol reached in the present day embody areas of cooperation in intelligence, coaching, demining, reconstruction and humanitarian help.
Sánchez insisted on the dedication to President Zelensky’s Peace System on the eve of the Peace Summit that may happen in Switzerland in mid-June.
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