Ukrainian Defense Minister thanks Spain for HAWK systems and asks for additional aid
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held talks with US congressmen (photo: t.me/ministry_of_defense_ua)
Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, held discussions with his Spanish counterpart, Margarita Robles, focusing on aid for Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense's Telegram channel.
During their talks, the ministers discussed key aspects of military aid to Ukraine for 2025, including a detailed review of the delivery schedule for weapons and equipment over the next two months.
Umerov expressed gratitude to Robles for providing HAWK systems, significantly strengthening Ukraine’s air defense. They also explored possibilities for additional support to protect Ukrainian airspace.
"I highlighted Spain's contribution to training Ukrainian forces, which is a crucial element of our cooperation. Another important topic we addressed was the potential involvement of Spanish defense companies in joint projects in Ukraine," Umerov stated.
Spain has previously provided €600 million in military aid to Ukraine, including weapons, ammunition, communication and intelligence equipment, and medical supplies.
Aid to Ukraine from Spain
In May of this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Spain would provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems.
Subsequently, it was revealed that Madrid would deliver an additional HAWK air defense battery to Ukraine. The system's delivery was scheduled for September.
