Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I had a meaningful conversation with my Spanish friend and colleague José Manuel Albares Bueno. 

I briefed him on the latest battlefield developments and the overall security situation in Ukraine amid Russian attacks against our cities, civilians, and critical infrastructure.  

We coordinated positions on further increasing pressure on Russia through different instruments and mechanisms. 

A separate focus was on Ukraine’s urgent defense needs. We discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and military capabilities, advancing cooperation within the defence industry, joint production initiatives, and the further contributions to the PURL program. 

We also discussed Ukraine’s progress on the path toward full-fledged EU membership. I stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and opening all negotiation clusters as soon as possible.  

Ukraine continues to deliver reforms even under wartime conditions, and our integration into the EU is a strategic investment in a stronger and more secure Europe. 

We exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, particularly the importance of protecting global food supply routes and strengthening food security. 

I expressed my sincere gratitude to Spain for its comprehensive support for Ukraine and our people".