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EU to lead talks with US, NATO and partners on support for Ukraine

4 Nov 2026, 09:13 UTC · Madrid, Spain · single source so far

The European Commission will hold talks in Madrid with the US, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank on support for Ukraine. Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez also welcomed the US midterm results as a progressive fightback.

Location: Madrid, Spain · Spain live map
Coordinates: 40.42°N 3.70°W
Reported: 4 Nov 2026, 09:13 UTC
Category: Diplomacy
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