Spain & Russia
54 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated May 10, 2026
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Spain: Spain is the location of the assassination of Andriy Portnov, raising concerns about the country becoming a site for politically motivated killings related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia: Russia is associated with Andriy Portnov's pro-Kremlin stance and his alleged involvement in the annexation of Crimea. He also fled to Russia after Yanukovych's ousting.
May 21, 2025 · 20 articles
International
Spain: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun have called for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest, threatening withdrawal if it participates.
Russia: Russia was banned from Eurovision after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a precedent cited by those advocating for Israel's exclusion.
Sep 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spain is at odds with Donald Trump over the war and faces potential reduction of US forces and even suspension from NATO.
Russia: Russia is benefiting from higher oil and natural gas prices due to the Iran war and is looking to exploit strategic openings created by US distractions.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Mark Carney at the summit, indicating bilateral discussions.
Russia: Russia is the aggressor in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, against which Canada's aid is intended to strengthen Ukraine's defense.
May 04, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Spain: Spain publicly closed its airspace to United States planes involved in attacks on Iran, demonstrating strong opposition to the war.
Russia: Russia is mentioned as a potential beneficiary of NATO's weakening, with experts warning that Donald Trump's remarks could encourage Russia to test NATO's Article 5. There are also concerns about the United States' accommodating stance towards Russia.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Spain: Spain faces potential troop withdrawals and trade embargo threats from the United States due to its refusal to allow its bases or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran. Donald Trump has called Spain 'horrible' in this context.
Russia: Russia's military campaign in Ukraine led to a previous buildup of United States troops in Europe, which the current withdrawal aims to reverse. The withdrawal is seen by some as potentially benefiting Russia.
May 01, 2026 · 290 articles
International
Spain: Spain is the destination for the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius, with authorities coordinating the evacuation and quarantine of passengers.
Russia: Russia held a scaled-down Victory Day parade, with Vladimir Putin expressing confidence in the conflict in Ukraine.
May 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Spain: Spain is criticized by Donald Trump for its stance on the Iran conflict and failure to meet defense spending targets, leading to potential US troop withdrawal and even consideration of suspension from NATO.
Russia: Russia is mentioned in the context of the Russia/Ukraine war, which Donald Trump criticized Friedrich Merz for not effectively ending, but is not a direct participant in the main event.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is seeking to strengthen ties with China and has called for China's increased diplomatic involvement in global conflicts.
Russia: Russia is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its top diplomat meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and speaking to his Iranian counterpart, and has offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Spain: Spain is preparing to receive the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius and manage the evacuation of passengers.
Russia: Russia, as an ally of Iran, vetoed a prior International — United Nations Security Council resolution calling for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Spain: Spain, a NATO ally, angered Donald Trump by forbidding or restricting the use of its airspace or joint military facilities for the United States in the Iran war.
Russia: Russia is mentioned in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, where Donald Trump reduced United States military support for Ukraine, further rattling the NATO alliance.
Apr 08, 2026 · 66 articles
International
Spain: Spanish passengers were among the first to be evacuated from the MV Hondius and flown to Madrid for medical attention.
Russia: Russia is accused by Ukraine of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, indicating ongoing conflict and instability.
May 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Spain: Spain boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's inclusion.
Russia: Russia was targeted by one of Ukraine's largest drone strikes, resulting in at least four deaths.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Spain: Spain has emerged as a critic of the war and has closed its airspace to United States planes involved in the conflict, indicating a lack of unified allied support.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, indicating Russia's involvement in diplomatic exchanges concerning the conflict.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Spain: Spain is mentioned as another NATO member that has declined to allow its bases or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran, contributing to the concerns about NATO's operational capabilities.
Russia: Russia's war on Ukraine was discussed during the meeting between Giorgia Meloni and Marco Rubio, indicating its ongoing relevance in international diplomacy.
May 08, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Spain: Spain is the host nation for the upcoming U.S.-China trade and economic discussions in Spain — Madrid, and Scott Bessent will also meet with Spanish government counterparts.
Russia: The United States is pressuring China to combat illicit finance that could slow the flow of military technologies to Russia for its war in Ukraine, making Russia an indirect factor in the discussions.
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Spain: Spain was mentioned in an internal United States — United States Department of Defense email as a potential target for punishment, including suspension from NATO, for not supporting U.S. operations in the Iran war.
Russia: Russia's invasion of Ukraine previously triggered a buildup of U.S. troops in Europe, which the current decisions are now scaling back.
May 14, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Spain: Spain is mentioned as a country from which Donald Trump threatened to withdraw US troops due to lack of support for US-Israeli operations against Iran.
Russia: Russia has ignored Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and fired dozens of drones, claiming Ukraine violated its own ceasefire.
May 01, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Spain: Spain is among the countries calling for coordinated emergency support from the IMF and World Bank for nations affected by the Middle East war.
Russia: Russia's war in Ukraine is noted for its negative impact on the global economy, separate from the main event.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Spain: Spain has joined other European allies in a joint statement reaffirming Denmark — Greenland's right to self-determination and supporting Denmark's position.
Jan 07, 2026 · 29 articles
International
Spain: Spain organized special evacuation flights for its citizens from the Middle East due to the war.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Spain: Spain is the country from which Oliver Pugh was allegedly abducted. Spanish police are investigating the abduction and have contacted International — Interpol for an international arrest warrant.
Sep 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spain experienced deadly floods in Valencia, where China reportedly used a disinformation 'playbook' similar to Russia's.
Apr 22, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Spain: Spain is one of the world leaders who signed a joint statement welcoming the ceasefire and encouraging a negotiated settlement.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Spain: Spain, as a NATO ally, issued a joint statement supporting Denmark's sovereignty over Denmark — Greenland.
Jan 09, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Spain: Spain, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Spain: Spain is the home country of Juan José Omella and is mentioned in the context of sexual abuse scandals within the Spanish Church.
Apr 21, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Spain: Spain has been called 'unfriendly' by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to cut all trade with the country after it refused to allow its military bases to be used by the U.S. during the conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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