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Ukraine
Rutte Calls Ramstein Meeting a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Ukraine
NATO’s chief Mark Rutte hailed a “window of opportunity” for Ukraine at a Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels on Thursday, with roughly a third of NATO members plus Australia now paying into a joint fund for US-made equipment for Kyiv.
June 18, 2026
Europe
Spanish Firms Ready to Build New Fighter Jet After Failed Project
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was viewed as a key test of European defense cooperation in a more hostile world
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
NATO Rift, POW Swap, and 20,000 Teddy Bears – Ukraine Latest, April 23
Air-launched interceptor drones, upcoming Chornobyl anniversary, divisions in NATO – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 24, 2026
NATO
NATO Says No Mechanism to Expel Members After US Debate Over Spain
NATO officials have rejected reports of possible suspension as tensions rise over allies’ support for the US’s war in Iran.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
Spain to Deliver 100 VAMTAC Armored Vehicles and Ammunition to Ukraine
Madrid says the shipment, confirmed during a visit to Kyiv, will bolster Ukraine’s battlefield mobility and reinforce long-term military support.
April 22, 2026
US
Spain Closes Airspace to US Warplanes Involved in Iran Strikes
Spain has barred US military aircraft linked to strikes on Iran from using its airspace, escalating tensions with Washington over the conflict.
March 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
Spain to Send 5 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid Air Defense Shortage
Spain will transfer five Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help address critical shortages in air defenses, as demand surges due to the war in the Middle East, El Pais reported.
March 30, 2026
Russia
Spain Arrests Three For Helping Russian Evade EU Sanctions
Police said they seized over 300,000 euros ($328,000) in cash, six luxury cars, electronic devices, and documents during raids on five villas.
March 18, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Urges EU to Break Hungary Deadlock on €90B Loan During Spain Visit
Speaking during a visit to Madrid, where he met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Zelensky said the blocked loan would be the central issue at an upcoming EU summit in Brussels later this week.
March 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Spain to Provide €1 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine in 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new €1 billion military aid package for Ukraine in 2026, bringing Spain’s total support to €4 billion.
March 18, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Visits Spain, Tours Defense Firm Ahead of Ukrainian-Spanish Deals
The Spanish visit comes amid expected agreements on security cooperation, leveraging Ukraine’s battlefield experience and the UK and Spain’s industrial capacity for defense technologies.
March 18, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky to Visit UK Before Spain Trip as Trump Rebukes European Allies
The president arrives in Britain on Tuesday as the US pushes allies to back its effort to control the Strait of Hormuz and criticizes Europe’s lack of support for his war against Iran.
March 16, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky to Visit Spain for Talks with PM Sanchez
Kyiv-Madrid ties remain firm.
March 16, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky to Visit Spain ‘In Coming Days’: Spanish Minister
Zelensky has already made visits to Spain as part of efforts to rally diplomatic and military support from Western allies since the full-scale war broke out in 2022.
March 11, 2026
US
Spanish Warship to Join EU Naval Shield Around Cyprus After Drone Strike
The Spanish warship will join a multinational European naval force led by the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), alongside vessels from the Netherlands, Greece and Italy.
March 5, 2026
US
Spain Denies US Military Cooperation as Rift With Trump Deepens Over Iran
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares “categorically” denied Washington’s claim that Madrid has agreed to assist US strikes on Iran after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade.
March 4, 2026