Spain has announced new support for Ukraine's defense efforts, including the immediate donation of a HAWK anti-aircraft battery and joining two international coalitions backing Ukraine.
While specific details were not disclosed, the collaboration is likely aiming to localize the production of new air-defense missiles in Ukraine, which could substitute for the S-300 surface-to-air and R-27 air-to-air missiles.
"It aligns with both our values and interests that Ukraine wins this war and achieves a just and sustainable peace," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.
The United States has expressed deep concern over reports that Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. Officials told WSJ Europe and the US are "working on a sanctions response to Iran's move."
The Pentagon has reaffirmed its commitment to utilize all accessible funds to support Ukraine while leaving questions unanswered about the specific allocation of remaining aid as the US fiscal year draws to a close this September.
Palianytsia is part of Ukraine's growing defense industry, which now needs more funding to continue production growth beyond the $7 billion Ukraine's government has already contracted for.