Sánchez: “Since the beginning of Russian aggression, Spain has been committed to Ukraine”
“Since the beginning of Russian aggression, Spain has been committed to the side of Ukraine,” said the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, after signing the security treaty with Ukraine that he just signed with the President of Ukraine. , Volodymyr. The leaders agree on a security treaty under which Spain commits to supplying Ukraine with weapons worth 1 billion euros by 2024. “After more than two years, Russian aggression continues and that is why it is more necessary than ever to double our support. In this context, Volodímir, your visit allows us to reiterate the firm commitment in all areas to Ukraine,” added the President, who renewed his commitment “to contribute to the security and defense of Ukraine,” thereby increasing bilateral cooperation, he said. “to a new level.” The signed text is a memorandum of understanding, not an international treaty, so it will not be voted on in Congress.
Sánchez recalled that Spain is the tenth country to sign an agreement with these characteristics with Ukraine, in line with the G7 declaration proclaimed last year. “The agreement is based on a comprehensive vision of security and therefore extends to several areas, such as the military, financial support or cooperation between military industries,” said Sánchez, who also announced Spain's participation in the summit on the reconstruction of Ukraine, which will take place this summer in Berlin. The Minister of Economy, Carlos Body, will be present, who wants to count on private companies for the recovery of the invaded country. “Defence, security, peace and reconstruction. These are the priorities that will guide our joint efforts,” said Sánchez, who ended his speech by thanking Zelensky for his visit to Madrid. “I would like to thank you for your courage and that of the entire Ukrainian people. “You can count on Spain to defend peace and all the values that unite us.”