Taoiseach in talks in Brussels on how best to secure Ukraine's future

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said bringing an end to Russia's war against Ukraine is a fundamental issue for Europe. Picture: Efrem Lukatsk/AP

Taoiseach Simon Harris is in Brussels with EU counterparts and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on how best to secure Ukraine’s future on the battlefield and strengthen its position ahead of potential peace talks with Russia.

"Bringing an end to Russia's war against Ukraine is a fundamental issue for Europe and requires coordinated and effective work of European countries," Mr Zelenskyy said ahead of his arrival.