Spain calls for sending fighter planes to Bulgaria to contain Russia

Miguel Gonzalez, a military columnist for EL PAÍS, said Spain has called for fighter-bomber aircraft to be sent to Bulgaria as part of the force’s deployment to contain Russia.

The article indicates that Spain has scheduled the inclusion of the frigate Blas de Lezo in the permanent Allied fleet next week. It will take part in patrols in the Black Sea at a time of “extreme tension with Russia due to the threat of an invasion of Ukraine”.

The Spanish Foreign Minister, Margarita Robles, also announced the country’s commitment to NATO, but indicated that the government continues to support “de-escalation” and a diplomatic solution to the current crisis caused by the growing Russia. aggression against Ukraine.