Irish people contradict neutrality stance of Government by backing funding of military aid to Ukraine

Irish people contradict neutrality stance of Government by backing funding of military aid to Ukraine

A serviceman of Ukraine's 24th Mechanised Brigade improves his tactical skills at a training field in the Donetsk region of Ukraine last month. Photo: Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP

Nearly two-thirds of Irish people agree to financing military equipment for Ukraine, an EU survey reveals.

The finding contrasts with the Government's position of only supplying non-lethal aid, in order to comply with Ireland's long-standing policy of military neutrality.

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