Taoiseach to take part in Zelensky meeting to discuss Ukraine

Taoiseach will attend a meeting of world leaders organised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Ukraine.

The online meeting is being held on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amid fragile relations between the US and Europe after Donald Trump launched an extraordinary verbal attack on Mr Zelensky last week.

The US president called Ukraine’s leader a “dictator” and appeared to accuse Ukraine of starting the war.

Ahead of the meeting, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he would reiterate to Mr Zelensky Ireland’s “continued steadfast support” for Ukraine.

“This is also an important opportunity to discuss with partners and with President Zelensky how we can ensure a just, sustainable and durable peace, in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter.

“I will also underline our continued strong support for Ukraine’s accession to the EU and argue that an important way to help guarantee Ukraine’s future security is to…