MADRID, 19 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Presidency of Ukraine has demanded from representatives of the embassies of five European countries, including Spain, a reinforcement in military aid to guarantee anti-aircraft defense against the growing Russian offensive, “one of the main priorities” of kyiv today today.
The head of Volodimir Zelenski’s office, Andriy Yermak, received representatives from Spain, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, before whom he recalled that Ukrainian cities live under constant threat from Russian attacks.
The commander of the Air Force, Mikola Oleschuk, has explained to European diplomats details about the current wave of attacks, in which Russian forces are using kamikaze drones, according to a note from the Ukrainian Presidency.
Yermak has called for “protection for cities, for civil infrastructure and to create an air shield”, while demanding that Russia be formally declared a country sponsor of terrorism by the European Parliament, with the political implications that this entails. .
kyiv has been “very grateful” for the international aid, but expects more measures in the military and political spheres. “I am convinced that Ukraine’s integration into NATO will strengthen the Alliance,” emphasized the presidential spokesman, defending the prospects for membership.
