Ukrainian MPs tell Irish senators 'we want to live as Europeans'

Seanad Cathaoirleach Mark Daly (centre) meeting (left to right) Rostyslav Tistyk MP, Servant of the People Party; Lesia Vasylenko MP, Holos Party; Alona Shkrum MP, All Ukrainian Union ‘Fatherland’ Party; and Dmytro Natalukha MP, Servant of the People Party at Leinster House. Picture: Maxwells

Ireland has “done more than its fair share” to support Ukraine in its time of need, but must continue to support the country and its bid to join the EU as it continues its fight against Russia, the Seanad heard on Tuesday.

Four Ukrainian MPs addressed senators in what was the first such address in person by members of the Ukraine parliament to another national parliament anywhere in the world since the war began in February.