Pedro Sanchez

Pedro Sanchez is the current Prime Minister of Spain. He is newsworthy due to his vocal opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran, a stance that has put him at odds with US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to cut off trade with Spain. Sanchez has denied White House claims of Spanish military cooperation with the US in the conflict. Furthermore, Spain, under Sanchez's leadership, has withdrawn its ambassador from Israel in protest of the war on Gaza and the war on Iran. Despite these foreign policy disagreements, Sanchez recently hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Madrid, demonstrating Spain's support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky sought Sanchez's support in urging the EU to overcome Hungary's veto on a vital loan for Ukraine. Sanchez's actions highlight Spain's increasingly independent foreign policy and its willingness to challenge US foreign policy decisions while simultaneously supporting Ukraine.