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While joining leaders of fellow NATO countries in voicing support for defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday implored Western nations to avoid "double standards" in the application of international law regarding Israel's war on Gaza.

Sánchez, a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party who has led his country since 2018, said that Western leaders must have "consistent political positions" on Ukraine and Gaza.

"If we are telling our people that we are supporting Ukraine because we are defending the international law, this is the same that we have to do toward Gaza... say that we are backing the international law, especially the international humanitarian law," Sánchez said, drawing applause from the audience.

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[–] SuddenDownpour 7 points 5 months ago

Pedro Sánchez was an hypocrite during his first years under the spotlight of national politics. Watching him grow a spine and become a decent president that I'm sometimes even a bit proud of has been a surprise for sure, but a welcome one.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago