Russia must start de-escalation as NATO is no threat -Spanish foreign minister
"Neither NATO nor the EU have a hidden agenda or hidden interests or anything that cannot be explained,"
Russia returns some troops to bases in areas near Ukraine - report
Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border.
Spain will send four fighter jets and 130 troops to Bulgaria
The first Spanish Eurofighter jets are expected to land in Bulgaria by the end of the week.
Russian military intervention in Ukraine would trigger massive economic sanctions, Spanish PM says
He did not give details on what sanctions Russia might face but said they would be serious.
Economic measures against Russia would be 'forceful' if needed, says Spanish minister
"The coming weeks will be decisive... The Spanish government is coordinated and prepared for any eventuality,"
Spain's military in eastern Europe is focused on deterrence - minister
Spain has also sent two warships to the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Spain's foreign minister says Europeans are 'united' on Ukraine crisis
Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on its borders with Ukraine.
Coronavirus
Spain asks NATO for coronavirus testing kits, ventilators, protective gear
Spain made the request to NATO which would pass it on to the member states’ armies.
Military
Palma's key role in NATO exercise
The Royal Navy flagship HMS Bulwark is currently not far off the coast of the Balearics.
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Comment
Viewpoint: Security pact
“I find it rather odd that NATO is not involved in the new security pact...”
Jason Moore17/09/2021 09:52