Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live
Search takes place amid intensifying focus on separate allegations of influence peddling as problems worsen for prime minister Pedro Sanchez Spanish police entered the ruling Socialist Party’s headquarters in Madrid on a judicial order to gather information on a possible illegal financing scheme, several news Spanish news outlets reported. A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil force told Reuters officers had entered the premises but did not disclose any further details since the proceedings are s
Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the United States for more ammunition for its Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles, according to a letter reviewed by AFP.
In the letter, dated 26 May and addressed to US president Donald Trump , Zelensky asked the US to “ help us secure this vital tool of protection against Russian terror – Patriot missiles PAC-3 and additional systems – to stop Russian ballistic missiles and other Russian missile attacks.”
Reuters said the letter, directed also to the US Congress, calls for help addressing the critical lack of air defence missiles in Ukraine , which is particularly acute as Russia threatens more strikes on the country.
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- Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe liveGuardian - World · Jakub Krupa · May 27, 2026, 1:27 PM
- Zelenskyy asks Trump for help with air defences as Russia continues attacks – Europe liveGuardian - World · Jakub Krupa · May 27, 2026, 3:10 PM
- Zelenskyy asks Trump for help with air defences as Russia continues attacks – as it happenedGuardian - World · Jakub Krupa · May 27, 2026, 3:10 PM
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