Zelensky in Madrid seeks air defense support from Portugal and Andorra

rfi.fr (Ukrainian) — November 5, 2026 at 04:01 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the leaders of Portugal and Andorra in Madrid to discuss support for Ukraine, focusing on strengthening air defense systems and developing defense cooperation. During his meeting with Portuguese President José Seguro, Zelensky discussed the aftermath of a Russian airstrike on Komyšuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region that killed at least 42 people, as well as potential aid for Ukraine's energy system and joint weapons production. With Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot Zamora, Zelensky addressed the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, noting that 2,790 of over 20,000 have been recovered, and discussed energy support ahead of winter. Zelensky is attending the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid on November 4-5 and is also scheduled to meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI.

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