Sánchez visits Ukraine

‘seamless support’ for Ukraine ‘in all fields: military, humanitarian and economic.’

Information from Moncloa, the president’s official residence, said that the ini­ tiative for the visit came from Sánchez himself. The date was seen as a good opportunity as it coincided with the beginning of the Spanish presidency of the EU Council.

A NEW €2 coin will enter circulation this month, designed specifically to commemorate Spain assuming the rotating Presidency of the EU Council.

According to the Official Journal of the European Union, the coin has been in circulation since July 1. It explained that a total of 1.5 million units will be minted and it will be distributed throughout all the countries belonging to the European Union.

It is the first coin to display the logo of the European Presidency of 2023 on its face. Among its other characteristics are the 12 stars of the European flag surrounding two legends which read ‘Spain 2023­Spanish Presidency’ and ‘Council of the European Union’.

President Zelensky expressed his hopes that the EU's support for Ukraine ‘will be maintained for as long as necessary,’ even if the conflict drags on.

Ukraine’s long­term plan is that before the end of this year, and therefore during the Spanish presidency of the Council, negotiations can be opened for the acceptance of Ukraine to the European Union.