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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Madrid on November 4 for talks focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and expanding defense production with Spain.
Zelenskyy announced the visit on social media platform X, stating that bolstering air defense capabilities for Ukraine and protecting citizens are the top priorities during his meetings in Spain.
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He expressed gratitude to Spain for its ongoing military assistance and said new steps in support are being prepared.
Попереду важливі зустрічі та перемовини в Мадриді. Перший пріоритет – посилення ППО для України, захист наших людей, розвиток оборонної співпраці та виробництв. Вдячні Іспанії за надану допомогу. Готуємо нові кроки в підтримці.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 4, 2026
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The Ukrainian president also highlighted upcoming discussions with official partners from the United States to align security efforts and push for diplomatic progress regarding Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
During his visit, Zelenskyy is set to meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other international leaders during the Ibero-American summit, as reported by Reuters.
In addition to European meetings, Zelenskyy announced planned engagements with US officials in Madrid as part of broader coordination efforts preceding upcoming talks in Adu Dhabi with US and Russia planned for next week.
The office of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the two leaders will hold their official meeting on Thursday.
On March 18, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new €1 billion military aid package for Ukraine during a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid. The two leaders also advanced broader defense cooperation, focusing on joint production projects involving drones, radars, and missile technologies.
Sánchez affirmed that Spain’s commitment to Ukraine would remain steadfast despite competing global crises, while Zelenskyy emphasized that bolstering air defense capabilities and expanding weapons production remained key priorities for protecting Ukrainian civilians and countering Russian aggression.
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