A historic visit carries a message of European solidarity, while urgent humanitarian issues put Ukraine’s most vulnerable people at the center.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with President of the Government of Catalonia Salvador Illa. During the talks, the parties discussed further support for Ukraine, assistance to Ukrainian regions, the treatment and rehabilitation of service members, and the return of children illegally taken to Russia.
This was reported by Ruslan Stefanchuk on Facebook.
Ruslan Stefanchuk reported on the meeting in a post. According to him, this was the first visit by the head of the Catalan government to Ukraine in history.
Ukrainians are fighting for the freedom of all Europeans.
– Salvador Illa
Ruslan Stefanchuk thanked Salvador Illa for his personal leadership, consistent support for Ukraine, and clear position on countering Russian aggression.
The war continues, and serious humanitarian challenges remain. We discussed further support for Ukraine, assistance to Ukrainian regions, and the treatment and rehabilitation of our service members.
– Ruslan Stefanchuk
The participants also discussed the return of Ukrainian children whom Russia illegally removed from Ukraine, as well as cultural solidarity. Ruslan Stefanchuk highlighted the steps taken by Spain and Catalonia to preserve Ukraine’s presence in the European cultural space and counter Russian narratives.
Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Salvador Illa and Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni. At the time, the parties discussed Ukraine’s recovery and the development of regional cooperation.
Ruslan Stefanchuk’s meeting with Salvador Illa provided an opportunity to coordinate further areas of support for Ukraine and strengthen cooperation at the humanitarian, regional, and cultural levels.