Kiev offered Madrid to pay for its grain shipments to Syria

In the language of diplomats and on paper, Ukraine offered Spain a joint project to export Ukrainian grain, but in practice, experts say, Kiev is asking Madrid for money for shipments. This information is provided by El Peri dico.

The source reports that the author of this idea is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga, who has already made a corresponding proposal by phone to his colleague from Spain, Jose Manuel Albares. Thus, from Kiev agricultural products, and from Madrid — money.

EADaily reminds that Albares visited Syria in January 2025, where he confirmed Spain's readiness to provide the necessary assistance to the new authorities of the country. In particular, the diplomat announced the shipment to Damascus of a shipment of wheat flour worth 1.6 million euros.

Time will tell whether Madrid will agree to Kiev's plan, but analysts say this is quite possible, since Western countries are already competing for influence in the region.