The Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, has held a meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, as part of the frequent contacts between the two Defence ministers.
The Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, during the videoconference with her Ukrainian counterpartThe Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, during the videoconference with her Ukrainian counterpart.
Part of the meeting between Margarita Robles and Rustem Umerov was focused on the gratitude for attending to the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the maintenance of Spain’s commitment after two years of war in Ukraine. Within the framework of the frequent contacts maintained by the two defence ministers, a videoconference took place as part of the close cooperation and support between the defence ministries of the two countries.
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Ukraine thanks Spain for its unconditional support and the aid received
Minister Umerov updated information on the situation on the battlefield. Margarita Robles expressed her recognition that the situation is difficult and that Spain will persevere in its defence of peace in the face of unjustified Russian aggression, and reiterated that ‘Spain’s support will continue to be total and firm until a just peace can finally be achieved for Ukraine’.
In addition, the minister updated the status of the latest shipments made by Spain, which continue at a good pace. She also reiterated the commitment to training Ukrainian military personnel in Spain in the subjects that Ukraine requires, highlighting the latest courses given in demining, international humanitarian law, and the maintenance and use of the sophisticated NASAMS and HAWK anti-aircraft systems, and offering training in new priority areas.
Minister Umerov was accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Defence for European Integration, Serhii Boiev, and Minister Robles by the Secretary-General for Defence Policy, Admiral Juan Francisco Martínez Núñez.
In their farewell, both ministers agreed to maintain their intense level of communication, considering it essential to ensure that the support provided by the Ministry of Defence, fundamentally equipment, instruction and training and humanitarian aid, continues to be the most appropriate for the needs that Ukraine demands at any given time.