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A new centre will support the Ukrainian community in Spain.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed Spain’s unwavering support for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv on Monday, February 24. Marking his fourth visit since the Russian invasion began, Sánchez announced a new €1 billion military aid package for 2025 and the establishment of a ‘House of Ukraine’ in Torrevieja, aimed at addressing the needs of the Ukrainian community in Spain.
According to government figures, over 236,500 Ukrainians currently hold temporary protection status in Spain, including more than 71,000 minors. The largest concentration of Ukrainian refugees is in the Valencia-Alicante-Murcia region, home to more than 88,000 displaced individuals. Other major hubs include Barcelona-Girona (49,000), Madrid (42,000), and Málaga (30,000).
Continued Military and Humanitarian Support
During an international conference in Kyiv attended by European leaders such as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, Sánchez vowed that Spain would continue standing with Ukraine.
“We will not abandon them when they need us most,” he stated, emphasizing Spain’s commitment to military assistance and reconstruction efforts. The €1 billion military aid package for 2025 builds on a similar €1 billion pledge for 2024, as well as previous arms deliveries and the training of 7,000 Ukrainian soldiers in Spain.
Sánchez also encouraged Spanish companies to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction, highlighting Spain’s role in supporting the country’s recovery.
Ukraine’s Future in Europe
Denouncing Russia’s “illegal war”, Sánchez reiterated that war crimes committed by Vladimir Putin’s regime “cannot go unpunished.” He reaffirmed Spain’s stance that Ukraine alone must determine its future, insisting that a just and lasting peace requires Ukraine’s presence at the negotiating table—alongside Europe.
The Spanish leader also pushed for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union “as soon as possible,” calling it the “greatest victory” for the Ukrainian people.
“Ukraine’s hope lies in Europe, but Europe’s hope lies in Ukraine as well,” Sánchez declared, praising the resilience of Ukrainians in defending freedom, democracy, and European values.
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