Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.
During a summit attended by Latin American leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for assistance in repairing Ukraine's power grid, which has been damaged by Russian strikes. The President requested transformers, power cables, generators, and electronic equipment from potential suppliers such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, as well as Spain, which could provide electrical equipment and generators.
Zelensky emphasized the necessity of receiving compatible equipment that aligns with Ukraine's electricity grid and urged governments to establish direct connections with manufacturers to hasten deliveries. At the summit, Zelensky engaged in discussions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and participated in talks alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Honduran President Nasry Asfura, and other world leaders.
He also met Spain's King Felipe VI at the Zarzuela Palace, where he received a warm welcome alongside Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles. Zelensky's plea highlighted the significance of international cooperation in rebuilding Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has been severely impacted by ongoing Russian attacks. He stressed that achieving this goal required not just global support but also swift access to specialized equipment.
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