Ukraine hopes for Spain's help to gain influence in Latin America – Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky expects that during Spain's rotating presidency of the EC Council, Ukraine will be able to gain influence in Latin America.

Ukrinform reports this with reference to Reuters.

Speaking on Friday on the eve of a visit by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Zelensky said several unspecified countries had blocked an invitation extended to him by Sanchez to take part in an EU-Latin American summit in Brussels on July 17-18.

"We have a peace formula, and Pedro has supported us a lot. He has a constant dialogue with Latin America and they listen to him, it's a fact. But I'll say frankly that some Latin American countries are blocking the decision and this invitation," he said.

"I want them not only to join the peace formula, but to stand against war," Zelensky added.

In the interview, Zelensky also asked for a concrete plan for Ukraine to join NATO.

Ukraine has been working with allies to build broad international support for a peace blueprint without territorial compromises.

Ukrainian and Western officials aim to rally a broad coalition - including major countries that have decided not to give Ukraine military aid or impose sanctions on Russia - to increase diplomatic pressure on Moscow.

As reported, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will visit Ukraine on the first day of Spain’s presidency of the EU Council. President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that this is a historic time to start negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU.

On 1 July, Spain takes over the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, in accordance with the system of rotation among the 27 Member States.

Photo: President’s Office