Ireland has shown solidarity with Ukraine by supporting its defense and honoring its soldiers during its EU Presidency.

President #Zelenskyy 💬 "We appreciate Ireland’s unwavering respect for our people. Today, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin began his visit to Ukraine by paying tribute to our fallen soldiers. Similarly, Ireland began its Presidency of the Council of the EU by honouring those who are defending the whole of Europe today, and the Ukrainian people. We thank Ireland for this solidarity with Ukraine and our people.

President #Zelenskyy 💬 "We greatly appreciate that, during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Prime Minister Micheál Martin stands with us, with #Ukraine; that you support Ukraine, see what is happening, and understand our needs in terms of protection and safeguarding lives. Today we discussed the threats and challenges we face right now, on the eve of autumn, as putin prepares new attacks on Ukraine, further mobilisation in tussia and the escalation of the war.