Minister of Defense Daisy Roblessaid this Saturday that Spain “does not share” and is “against” the decision of the United States to send cluster bombs to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“Spain, based on the firm commitment it has to Ukraine, also has a firm commitment that certain weapons and bombs cannot be delivered under any circumstances,” Robles said in media statements at a PSOE event in Madrid. Europa Press.

Asked about the controversial transfer, as the decision is contrary to warnings from the United Nations and an international convention banning the use of this type of weapon, the Minister of Defense stressed Spain’s “clear and firm” position against this action.

In this sense, Robles, who indicated that sending these bombs is a decision of the United States, not NATO, insisted on the “full and absolute” support of the Spanish government for Ukraine, but defended this in “legitimate defense does not use bombs such as cluster bombs” .

“No to cluster bombs and yes to the legitimate defense of Ukraine, which, as we understand, is not carried out by cluster bombs,” he said.