Spain's PM Sanchez to push for 'territorial integrity' for Ukraine in China visit
Spain will assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in July.
Ukraine war update - open letter
A reader sends an open letter regarding the invasion Ukraine.
Comment: Get ahead of Putin
NATO is facing its biggest test yet and it needs to be one step ahead of Russia.
Comment: Best defence
“There appears to be little co-ordination in defence buying in NATO....”
Isn’t it best to try and keep a safe distance from them?
A reader sends his view about the recent comment piece: Is NATO partly to blame?
Comment: The Clinton/Yeltsin bomb
Presidents Bill Clinton and the late Boris Yeltsin may have a lot to answer for one day.
Demonstration against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London
Protesters march on Trafalgar Square during a demonstration organised by the Stop the War Coalition against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London.
Spanish PM coordinating with NATO over Russia
"He is in contact with allies from NATO to coordinate a response."
Anger of the Russian bear
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Russia must start de-escalation as NATO is no threat -Spanish foreign minister
"Neither NATO nor the EU have a hidden agenda or hidden interests or anything that cannot be explained,"
Russia returns some troops to bases in areas near Ukraine - report
Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border.
Spain will send four fighter jets and 130 troops to Bulgaria
The first Spanish Eurofighter jets are expected to land in Bulgaria by the end of the week.
Russian military intervention in Ukraine would trigger massive economic sanctions, Spanish PM says
He did not give details on what sanctions Russia might face but said they would be serious.
Economic measures against Russia would be 'forceful' if needed, says Spanish minister
"The coming weeks will be decisive... The Spanish government is coordinated and prepared for any eventuality,"
Spain's military in eastern Europe is focused on deterrence - minister
Spain has also sent two warships to the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Spain's foreign minister says Europeans are 'united' on Ukraine crisis
Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on its borders with Ukraine.
Viewpoint: Security pact
“I find it rather odd that NATO is not involved in the new security pact...”
Coronavirus
Spain asks NATO for coronavirus testing kits, ventilators, protective gear
Spain made the request to NATO which would pass it on to the member states’ armies.
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Comment
Comment: Watch your step
“NATO should stick to its guns but without provoking Putin any further...”
Jason Moore20/04/2022 09:45