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Mon, 08 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is welcomed by Ireland's President Catherine Connolly as they arrive at Áras an Úachtaráin during his visit to Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/Reuters</p>

Drones were spotted near Zelenskyy flight path to Dublin before state visit

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