Prime Minister of Spain addresses Ukrainian lawmakers

The official stressed that Ukraine would always be on the agenda during his country's presidency of the Council of Eure, Ukrinform reports.

Sánchez noted that Spain would preside over the Council of Eure during the second part of 2023. "We cannot forget that the Maidan and Ukraine's determination to join the Eurean Union were the basis of today's situation. And the aspiration to join the Eurean Union Member States invves joining the principles of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of movement, and the realization of sovereignty. Perhaps, it was too much for Putin, he could not accept it, and that is why he decided to react in the form of this invasion, explaining it only with his praganda," the Prime Minister of Spain said.

He emphasized that Spain condemned Russian aggression and welcomed Ukraine's right to the Eurean dream. That is why, according to the PM, the Kingdom of Spain strongly supported granting Ukraine the EU candidate status. Sánchez noted that a lot of changes and reforms needed to be implemented in the process of Eurean integration. In this regard, in his inion, the work of the ninth convocation of the Verkhovna Rada will be extremely important. "You have already passed several laws, and we certainly welcome your efforts, we welcome all the progress that has been made. And we will accompany Ukraine on the path to full integration so that your dream becomes a reality. During our presidency, Ukraine will always be on the agenda," Sánchez emphasized.

As reported, Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday morning.

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