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Zelensky in Spain for Talks with World Leaders as Kyiv Seeks to Strengthen Air Defences

Zelenskyy seeks stronger air defenses and more weapons production as he meets Spanish and other world leaders at the Ibero-American Summit.

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Madrid for talks on bolstering Kyiv's air defenses and attending the Ibero-American Summit.
  • Ukraine needs about 300 Patriot missiles to fend off expected Russian ballistic attacks this winter, prompting Western officials to urge Spain and Greece to donate expiring Patriot PAC-2 interceptors.
  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is scheduled to meet Zelenskiy on Thursday, building on Spain's previous military contributions of Leopard 2 tanks and five Patriot PAC-2 missiles.
  • Amid renewed United States diplomatic efforts, Zelensky stated, "We are grateful to Spain for the assistance provided. Further support steps are being prepared," highlighting coordination on security.
  • Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff announced the United States will convene delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending the war and security agreements.
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The plenary session of the summit of Ibero-American heads of state and government has started from the Gallery of the Royal Collections with the interventions of the king, the Spanish president and the foreign minister

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinski discussed with United States officials in Madrid the preparations for a new round of negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November, confirming Kiev ' s readiness to take steps to end the war.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a surprise visit to Madrid, where he will hold a series of meetings with Spanish and international leaders. The visit on November 4 was not announced in advance for security reasons and coincided with the XXX Ibero-American Summit, which brings together representatives of 22 countries. Zelensky will hold talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and King Felipe VI. His program also includes m…

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The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will receive on Thursday Volodymyr Zelensky, whose fifth visit to Spain. At the end of the Ibero-American Summit, also Thursday, the Ukrainian President will meet with several leaders. Our follow-upFind here all our articles on the war in Ukraine

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