Taiwan explained that military assistance to Ukraine is a “sensitive issue” because of its relations with China. The country provides humanitarian aid through neighboring states and has joined Western sanctions against russia.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.
The Spanish Ministry of Defense announced the transfer of an additional battery of Hawk air defense systems to Ukraine in September. The Ukrainian Defense Minister thanked his Spanish counterpart for the important support.