France and Spain Boost Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Russian Bombardment
May 29, 2024![France and Spain Boost Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Russian Bombardment](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/7a3be6faedf4bf617080dc47e9ee9bcea4549b053a4c8704a79d147e289263001502bbcc5e837c5640ff09c8a044a6c94ffdcdae72b3bb98eb8f4c2c510ad319.jpg)
France is considering sending military trainers to Ukraine to support the training of Ukrainian soldiers, pending confirmation by the French Ministry of Defense.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, including one billion euros in military assistance.
The situation in eastern Ukraine remains dire, with ongoing Russian bombardment in cities like Kharkiv.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to lift restrictions on weapons provided to Ukraine for self-defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking further support on his European tour, with upcoming meetings in Belgium, Brussels, and the Czech Republic.
The international community remains divided on how to respond to the conflict, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to find a peaceful resolution.
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