There can be no peace deal without input from Ukraine, says Tánaiste

Simon Harris: 'Any sort of peace talks, or so called peace talks, that don't have Ukraine present really lack credibility.' Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Any peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine which does not include the latter will "lack credibility", the Tánaiste has said.

Simon Harris joined EU foreign ministers on a virtual meeting on Monday ahead of a summit in Alaska on Friday between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Mr Trump suggesting that a peace deal could include “some swapping of territories”.