Philip VI On the afternoon of this Thursday, October 5, he held a meeting with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, taking advantage of his attendance at the summit of the European Political Community (EPC), which was held in Granada. The Queen Letizia He also greeted the Ukrainian leader.
The meeting took place in the premises of the Alhambra and was attended, on the Spanish side, by both the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albaresas the head of the King’s House, Jaime Alfonsin. On the Ukrainian side, Zelensky has been accompanied by his Foreign Minister, Dimitro Kulebaas seen in the photos of the event released by Zarzuela.
The meeting between Felipe VI and Zelensky follows the one held in the morning with the acting President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez. During it, the head of the Executive has offered “new anti-aircraft and anti-drone systems”, as well as specialized training in them to the Ukrainian military, in addition to new demining equipment, government sources have reported.
Specifically, Spain will supply Ukraine with another four Hawk missile launchers so that it can face possible bombings by Russia of “civilian targets, critical infrastructures and defend the new corridor for grain exports.” “Spain will continue to support Ukrainian capabilities to defend its cities, energy infrastructure and ports” to the extent of its possibilities, Moncloa has stressed.
On behalf of Don Felipe and Doña Letizia, from Granada, they will head to Zaragoza to preside over the flag oath of Leonor and his fellow cadets at the General Military Academy. Among the important events this October, there are also the Princess of Asturias Awards that will be held next Friday, October 20 at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo and the swearing-in of the Constitution of the heir to the throne, on October 31, coinciding with with his 18th birthday.