Zelensky visits Spain to seek military support from world leaders
Ukrainian president makes surprise trip to Madrid during Ibero-American summit to strengthen air defences.
At a glance
- Zelensky made a surprise visit to Madrid on Wednesday
- The visit occurred during a summit of the Ibero-American Community, comprising 22 nations
- Ukraine is seeking to strengthen air defences with international military support
- Opinion on Ukraine support has been divided among the Ibero-American nations since 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an unannounced visit to Madrid on Wednesday to seek additional military assistance against Russia. The visit coincided with a two-day summit of the Ibero-American Community, a group of 22 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking nations.
Support for Ukraine among the Ibero-American nations has been divided since Russia's 2022 invasion. Zelensky's visit aimed to strengthen backing for Ukrainian air defence capabilities during discussions with world leaders attending the summit.
Why it matters
Ukraine continues to seek international military aid to counter Russian aggression, with diplomatic efforts extending to Latin American and Iberian nations whose support remains mixed.
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