Zelensky Signs $1BN Weapons Deal With Spain, Includes Patriot Missiles

Ukraine and Spain have inked a new military deal worth 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion), which will see the Spanish military transfer more military equipment to Kiev over the course of this year.

The commitment calls for greater supplies of modern military equipment which prioritizes “Ukraine’s key capacity needs” – especially safeguarding the country’s export routes.

El Pais newspaper listed that Spain has just pledged as part of the package a dozen U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missiles and 19 second-hand German-made Leopard tanks.