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Sánchez Skips Pascua Militar for Paris Ukraine Summit With Zelenski

Government sources cite scheduling for a Macron-led Ukraine coordination meeting, marking a break from his routine attendance.

Overview

  • Moncloa says Sánchez will travel to Paris on January 6 for the year’s first gathering of European partners backing Kyiv, with President Zelenski present.
  • The meeting is described in coverage as organized jointly by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • The session is scheduled to begin around 14:00 in Paris, creating the timing conflict with the Royal Palace ceremony.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is also reported as attending the Paris summit.
  • The Pascua Militar is presided over by King Felipe VI, and La Razón reports that Defense Minister Margarita Robles and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska will represent the government at the event.