NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that Russia has no veto right on Ukraine's accession to the Alliance, rejecting a peace deal proposal that would block Ukraine's entry into NATO. He added that the Washington Treaty allows any country in the Euro-Atlantic region to join.
Spain will allocate 1 billion euros for the purchase of American military equipment for Ukraine, said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid.
Colombian President Petro's plane was delayed in Madrid after an American airline refused to refuel his Boeing 737-700 in Cabo Verde. The incident was a manifestation of the US Treasury Department's sanctions against the Colombian leader over alleged ties to drug trafficking.
During protests in Ecuador, an attack was carried out on the motorcade of President Daniel Noboa, his car sustained bullet damage. The head of state was not harmed, the government called the incident an assassination attempt and promised to punish those responsible.
Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.
A light aircraft crashed near the Spanish island of Mallorca, killing a 60-year-old former US Air Force pilot and his 13-year-old son. The disaster occurred on August 2 during acrobatic maneuvers over the sea; the causes are being investigated.
Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Álvarez has been suspended from football due to a positive doping test conducted after the Europa League match against Manchester United. The footballer explained that the banned substance entered his body through a preventive hair loss product.
More than 50 Colombian soldiers were abducted by civilians in the mountains, a common practice in conflict regions. The Minister of Defense condemned the actions, attributing them to groups, while the President called for the release of the captives.
Over 13 million people in Africa could contract malaria due to reduced funding for the U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). International aid budgets are under increasing pressure.
Scientists have discovered 20,000-year-old whale bone tools in Spain. The find indicates a close connection between ancient people and the marine environment.
The murder of Andriy Portnov is being investigated in Spain as a contract killing, dismissing the version of the killer escaping on a motorcycle or subway. Police are considering political motives or economic разбирательства, studying the victim's past.
Andriy Portnov, who was killed in Spain, tried to transfer an elite mansion worth 2. 5 million euros to his children. This happened shortly before the murder of the ex-deputy head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era.
Johannes Pitch (JJ) expressed his desire to hold Eurovision in Vienna next year without Israel's participation, calling for reforms in the voting system and transparency of the competition.
In Spain, near the American School, Andriy Portnov was killed. Unknown persons approached him and fired five shots, one of which was fatal.
Experts believe that the Spanish power grid could not cope with the large amount of solar energy, which led to the shutdown of 15 GW. The need for more stable energy sources is being considered.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Reintegration of Ukraine denied information about demands to stop assistance to Ukrainian refugees in the EU. The agencies emphasize the creation of conditions only for the voluntary return of citizens.
Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy to think about a ceasefire and abandoning the occupied territories. The elected President of the United States stated that it is inexpedient to return the destroyed cities.
According to Western intelligence, a small number of North Korean troops are already in Ukraine. Their presence is expected to increase after the completion of training in Russia.
In the city of Mosejon in Spain, an unknown masked youth attacked children on a soccer field with a knife. An 11-year-old boy was killed in the attack, and the city declared three days of mourning.
Venezuela's President Maduro demands tough government action after protests against his re-election. The opposition calls for a new 'global' rally on August 17, challenging the election results.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv and Madrid agreed on strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
Zelenskyy will visit Spain to sign a bilateral security agreement with Madrid that will provide long-term military support for Ukraine and cooperation in defense, intelligence, sanctions against Russia, and war crimes prosecution.
Spain will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which will arrive at the logistics base within four days, and provide other military assistance, including machine guns, vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and howitzers over the next two months.
Spain has agreed to provide Ukraine with a limited number of missiles for the Patriot air defense system, despite pressure from NATO and the EU.
Spanish prosecutors ask to close the case against the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez due to lack of evidence.
Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was arrested at Madrid airport in connection with corruption charges, including illegal contracts, mismanagement and money laundering during his presidency of the Spanish Football Association.
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said that Russia uses nuclear threats to intimidate, NATO sees no immediate threat of Russia using these weapons, although such statements undermine trust.
NATO's deputy secretary general says the Alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine.
NATO's Deputy Secretary General said that Ukraine will eventually join NATO, but he could not say when exactly.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell called on EU member states to increase and accelerate assistance to Ukraine, pointing out that the outcome of the war could be decided in the coming months.
