Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a series of meetings in Madrid on Nov. 5 with European leaders, focusing on energy security, military assistance, Ukraine’s European integration and efforts to return Ukrainian children taken during Russia’s war. Zelenskyy met with Portuguese President António José Seguro, European Council President António Costa and Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot Zamora. Discussions included support for Ukraine’s energy sector, protection of civilians and preparations for a trilateral format in Abu Dhabi. The Ukrainian president also met Spain’s King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, thanking Spain for its assistance and support. Following the meeting with Sánchez, Zelenskyy said Spain would provide Ukraine with a new military assistance package worth €437 million. Speaking at a special panel on Ukraine during the 30th Ibero-American Summit, Zelenskyy urged countries to maintain international pressure over Russia’s actions. He also called for equipment compatible with Ukraine’s power grid, saying companies in Spain and Latin America could help restore and protect the country’s energy infrastructure. Post navigation Zelenskyy Seeks Spain’s Air Defense Support