Kyiv, February 23 The President of Ukraine, Volodímir Zelenski, today thanked Pedro Sánchez for his government which provided Kyiv with “strong support” which “has grown steadily” during the war and which contributes to protect human lives.

“You are helping to protect the lives of Ukrainians from Russian terror,” Zelensky said during his joint press conference with Sánchez, who visited the Ukrainian capital today on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion. Russian.

Zelensky added that his country has “felt this firm solidarity from the first day of the war until today”, referring specifically to Spain’s dispatch of anti-aircraft systems that Ukraine uses to protect its critical infrastructure from Russian bombing.

The Ukrainian leader also mentioned the 6 Leopard tanks that Spain will send to kyiv.

“By joining the ‘tank coalition’, Spain strengthens Ukraine,” Zelensky said, referring to NATO countries that will give him Leopard tanks.

For his part, the President of the Spanish Government also highlighted the humanitarian support he provides. In addition to having welcomed more than 165,000 refugees, Spain treats Ukrainian war-wounded in Zaragoza and trains doctors to take care of this type of serious case. ECE

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