In an address to Ukraine's parliament that received several standing ovations, Sánchez said, "We'll be with you as long as it takes."
"I am here to express the firm determination of the European (Union) and Europe against the illegal and unjustified Russian aggression to Ukraine," he said on the day that Spain took over the six-month rotating presidency of the 27-nation EU.
Referring to possible peace talks, the Spanish leader said that "only Ukraine can set the terms and times for peace negotiations. Other countries and regions are proposing peace plans. Their involvement is much appreciated, but, at the same time, we can't accept them entirely.
"This is a war of aggression, with an aggressor and a victim. They cannot be treated equally and ignoring the rules should in no way be rewarded. That is why that is why we support President Zelensky's peace formula," Sánchez added.
Spain Highlights European Support for Kyiv | AP News
Terrorist Girkin-Strelkov called Putin a "spineless wood louse" for not punishing Prigozhin.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) July 1, 2023
"Putin demonstrates his total powerlessness and shows that it's okay to act that way. Try, guys, try again. And if you fail, nothing will happen to you," he said.
Strelkov is getting… pic.twitter.com/Wkt2jDha4Z
Anglo-French superiority status: ✅pic.twitter.com/iHfiCvF3OZ https://t.co/SCswc6dv6N
— Cᴀʟɪʙʀᴇ Oʙsᴄᴜʀᴀ (@CalibreObscura) July 1, 2023
Spox Cherevaty confirmed to me yesterday that cv90s are in play in the Bakhmut theatre. This is a significant commitment - we’re into a new stage of counteroffensive https://t.co/yiwgpwbTvF
— Oliver Carroll (@olliecarroll) July 1, 2023
The bulk of Bakhmut fight was up until now prosecuted with old brigades and old equipment - save a few polish t72s
— Oliver Carroll (@olliecarroll) July 1, 2023
This is the actual reason I'm retiring from Oryx this October.
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) June 30, 2023
I have absolutely no idea what to call Russia's Frankenstein vehicles anymore. pic.twitter.com/WKQnWgDLN6
