Spanish authorities have decided to join the European plan to supply Leopard tanks to Kiev, the El Pais newspaper reported.

According to the media, Madrid's position can be explained by the existence of an agreement on this issue at the European level.

The newspaper also added that the Spanish army has 347 Leopard tanks in its arsenal.

Spain has not yet given a timeline for possible deliveries of tanks to Ukraine.

A special operation of the Russian Armed Forces is currently underway in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced its launch on February 24, 2022. According to him, the purpose of the military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and denationalize its authorities.

The decision to conduct the operation was the reason for new sanctions against Russia by the U.S. and its allies.