WorldZelensky in Spain for talks with world leaders as Kyiv seeks stronger air defences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an unexpected visit to Madrid on Wednesday to seek new military backing against Russia, as Spain hosted a summit of Latin American leaders. The two-day Ibero-American Community gathering brings together 22 Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, whose views on support for Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion have been divided.