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Sócrates and Zelensky discuss joint arms production in Madrid

António José Sócrates and Volodymyr Zelensky met in Madrid to explore collaboration on arms production.

6 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Today in Madrid, President António José Sócrates met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky. During the meeting, both discussed the possibility of establishing a joint project related to arms production, as indicated by the Ukrainian Presidency.

In addition to the central theme of arms, the meeting included discussions on how Portugal can support Ukraine's energy system and contribute to the protection of lives, although the details of these discussions were not widely disclosed.

Zelensky expressed gratitude for Portugal's ongoing support for Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. The Portuguese President reaffirmed Portugal's commitment to maintaining this support.

The meeting between Sócrates and Zelensky occurred at a time when Ukraine is seeking to strengthen strategic alliances and enhance its defense capabilities. Peace talks and the search for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine were also mentioned during the meeting.

Information about the exact content of the discussions has been reported by several sources, including news from RTP and Público. Both emphasized the importance of collaboration on defense projects.

Additionally, the meeting with Zelensky also included brief interactions with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, although details about this meeting were not specified.

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