{
  "id": 11246397,
  "title": "Stefanchuk: Important for Ukraine that Spanish Parliament finalise criminalisation of violations of EU sanctions regime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/stefanchuk-important-for-ukraine-that-spanish-parliament-finalise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:50:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1213144.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian Parliament leader Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized that it is crucial for Ukraine that the Spanish Parliament finalizes the criminalization of breaches in the EU sanctions regime. During a special meeting in Madrid with Pedro Rollón, the Senate President of Spain, Stefanchuk highlighted the significance of this process. Stefanchuk stated on Facebook that circumventing sanctions should not be a means to aid Russia in continuing the war. He also mentioned that they discussed Spain's support in various areas, including enhancing air defense capabilities, preparing the energy sector for winter, delivering humanitarian and military aid, ensuring a steady supply of vital medications, and collaborating in the Shelter Coalition. Stefanchuk further expressed his intention to invite Rollón for the fifth parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform and presented him with the Order of Merit, First Class, for his substantial contribution to supporting Ukraine. Rollón acknowledged the award as an additional responsibility and a commitment to work harder for a just peace. Stefanchuk particularly appreciated Rollón's emphasis on making Russia's aggression against Ukraine a priority for the Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum, and the Spanish Senate's ongoing efforts to strengthen support for Ukraine.",
  "summary": "It is of fundamental importance for Ukraine that the Spanish Parliament complete the process of criminalizing violations of the European Union's sanctions regime, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk said.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}