Spain to provide Ukraine with 6 Hawk missile systems, Germany works on additional Patriot transfer
Spain will transfer six Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine, and Germany is working on providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine with an additional Patriot system, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the government of Spain.
Hawk from Spain
It is noted that after negotiations with President Zelenskyy, the government of Spain has decided to provide Ukraine with six Hawk launcher systems.
These will be needed to counter possible Russian bombings of civilian objects and critical infrastructure, as well as to protect the new grain corridor.
Patriot from Germany
President Zelenskyy also had a meeting with the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, today.
"Germany is working on providing Ukraine with an additional "Patriot" system for the winter months," said the President of Ukraine.
Fruitful meeting with @Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 5, 2023
Germany is working on providing Ukraine with an additional “Patriot” system for the winter months.
I’m grateful for Germany’s support in defending our freedom and people. This is also the defense of Europe and our shared values. pic.twitter.com/xv8k0bXNw3
He thanks Germany for their support in defending Ukrainian freedom and people. He adds that this is also the defense of Europe and shared values.
President's visit to Spain
Today, Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first trip to Spain since the full-scale invasion of Russian terrorists into Ukrainian territory began. A summit of the European political community is taking place in Granada, and the leader of Ukraine is participating in the meeting.
During his visit to Spain, Zelenskyy also met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. They discussed future assistance to Ukraine and more.
More details about President Zelenskyy's trip to Spain for the summit of the European political community can be found in RBC-Ukraine material.