A Spanish court sentenced 76-year-old Pompeyo González Pascual to 18 years in prison for sending six letter bombs targeting government and diplomatic sites, including Spain’s Prime Minister, the U.S. and Ukrainian embassies. He received 10 years for terrorism and eight years for manufacturing explosives, as the court found he aimed to pressure Spain and the U.S. to withdraw support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. González Pascual, arrested in January 2023, sent the explosives in late 2022, resulting in a minor injury to a Ukrainian embassy employee. The explosives were defused by bomb squads, and traces of González Pascual's DNA were found on the devices. He also purchased materials for the bombs online, indicating premeditation. The Spanish government continues to support Ukraine, having supplied military aid during the ongoing war.