Taoiseach attending leaders' meeting on Ukraine

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend a meeting with other European leaders this afternoon (Wednesday) to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

The meeting, convened by President Macron of France, will take place online.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, the Taoiseach said:

“I welcome this opportunity to exchange views with partners on Ukraine.

“In our discussions, we will consider how best we can continue to support

Ukraine and how we can ensure a just, sustainable, and durable peace, in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter.

“I will argue that an important way for the EU to help guarantee Ukraine’s future security is to accelerate the process of joining the EU.

“Ukraine is part of the European family and has already undertaken many of the reforms necessary for membership in the most difficult of circumstances.

“As we approach the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion, Ireland remains steadfast in our support for Ukraine and its people.”