Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the visit “extremely symbolic'. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KYIV - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to signal EU support for Ukraine as the country’s commander-in-chief said he wasSixteen months into Russia’s invasion, Kyiv says it is fighting “fierce” battles as part of its counteroffensive launched last month after weeks of anticipation.
Mr Sanchez’s visit also comes ahead of a key Nato summit in Vilnius later this month that is expected to map out the future relationship between Ukraine and the Western military bloc. Kyiv also said this week that the time had come for Nato to clarify its stance on Ukraine’s membership.
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