02:44⇢Spanish Military Recruitment Crisis Deepens
⌨The newspapers report on military and defense issues dominating Spanish media. Western powers are pressuring Putin to negotiate regarding Ukraine, with military commanders preparing contingency plans for a potential post-ceasefire occupation force (El País). Spain faces military recruitment challenges with more soldiers leaving than entering (El Mundo). Catalunya lags behind other regions in defense industry development (El Periódico). Political tensions continue with reports of internal conflicts within left-wing parties over military spending (La Razón, Libertad Digital). Media ownership controversies involve government officials allegedly pressuring Vivendi to sell its stake in Prisa media group to PSOE allies (El Español, El Confidencial).