Spain, the European Union and NATO are not preparing for any war - the head of the Spanish Foreign Ministry

This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Jose Manuel Albars, reports La Vanguardia. The Minister stressed that the Spaniards are "very well aware" that "neither the European Union, nor NATO nor, of course, Spain nor the Spanish government prepare for any war" because "none of the alliances of which is a member of Spain is The offensive alliance, they are all defensive alliances.

" "The Spaniards are well aware of what is happening in Europe now: there is an aggressive war on the part of a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, such as Russia, whose function should be to stand on peace and security around the world" , - the minister added. According to him, that is why the government helps Ukraine, he said "because Spain cannot allow" to return to Europe as a way of resolving conflicts between states.

" , who wants part of its territory, its sovereignty, and therefore the world will become more dangerous, "he emphasized. On the possibility of sending European troops to help Ukraine in defense from Russia, as stated by French President Emmanuel Macron, Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that Spain certainly does not consider the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, and I do not have information that any country is currently considering the reference of troops to Ukraine.

"In addition, he stressed that" Ukraine also does not ask for troops. She asks for humanitarian aid, she asks for military assistance, and this is what we provide, both from Europe and from the Spanish government. " NATO considers the option of intercepting Russian missiles if they are approaching the borders.