Zelenski makes surprise visit to Madrid for talks with Sánchez and Latin American leaders
What happened
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Madrid for talks, saying air defence for Ukraine is his first priority, according to Ukrinform.
He said he would meet Spanish leaders and discuss defence cooperation and joint arms production.
Zelensky also said he is coordinating with partners on security and further steps toward peace, and that contacts with the American side are planned.
His visit coincides with the XXX Ibero-American Summit, which opens in Madrid on Wednesday and runs through Thursday, Clarín reported.
Ten heads of state are attending, while Colombia, Ecuador and El Salvador are sending vice presidents; Brazil's Lula da Silva and Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum are absent.
Zelensky last visited Spain on 18 March, according to Ukrinform.
“We are grateful to Spain for the assistance provided. We are preparing new steps in support.”
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- 2026-11-04 14:17 UTCClarín · clarin.com ↗
- 2026-11-04 16:30 UTCУкрінформ · ukrinform.ua ↗
- 2026-11-04 16:31 UTCLB.ua · lb.ua ↗
- 2026-11-04 16:35 UTCNV · nv.ua ↗
- 2026-11-04 17:32 UTCEl País · elpais.com ↗
- 2026-11-04 17:36 UTCУкраїнська правда · pravda.com.ua ↗
- 2026-11-04 18:28 UTCРадіо Свобода · radiosvoboda.org ↗
- 2026-11-04 21:33 UTCEuronews · euronews.com ↗
- 2026-11-04 21:50 UTCConfidencial · confidencial.digital ↗
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