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.
Spain supports the strengthening of Ukraine's political participation in the North Atlantic Alliance through the creation of a NATO-Ukraine Council and practical cooperation in the defense sector.
Spain will allocate EUR 55 million to Ukraine to finance small and medium-sized enterprises and to provide schools with ecologically clean energy systems.
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have completed a four-week training in Spain on how to operate the Leopard 2A4 battle tank. Six of such tanks are expected to be delivered to Ukraine by Madrid this spring.