Taoiseach reaffirms Ireland’s support for Ukraine

By Cillian Sherlock, PA

Ireland has reaffirmed “steadfast support for Ukraine and its people”, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said following a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mr Martin is due to attend a summit next week marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Taoiseach said: “I had a warm engagement with President Zelensky, where I once again reaffirmed Ireland’s steadfast support for Ukraine and its people.

“We discussed how, together with the EU, we can advance a just, sustainable and durable peace in Ukraine.

“I also took the opportunity to offer my support for the acceleration of Ukraine’s membership of the EU, and to state Ireland’s continuing financial support for Ukraine.

“I look forward to joining online with other leaders for President Zelensky’s summit to discuss this further next week.”