A former official of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has died in Spain as a result of drowning, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Spain is maintaining ongoing contact with Spanish law enforcement authorities investigating the murder of Andriy Portnov, former first deputy head of Ukraine's Presidential Administration, in Madrid and is keeping the case under close control.
Within the framework of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, Spain signed a declaration of intent, thus joining the IT Coalition for Ukraine.
Spain has begun transferring a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, which includes ten Leopard 2A4 battle tanks, several backhoes and a significant number of anti-tank missiles.
In cooperation with Spain, the team of the Ukrainian Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Ministry is planning to implement a project on the development of railway routes in Ukraine in compliance with EU standards.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his audience with King Felipe VI of Spain thanked Madrid for its efforts in the field of humanitarian aid and support for Ukrainian citizens in the country.
As part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Spain will take part in coalitions on maritime security, field artillery, ground-based air defense, information technologies and demining.