'Thank you for not losing faith in us' - Zelenskyy grateful for Ireland's steadfast support

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the Government Buildings in Dublin, during his visit to Ireland. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

"Never lose your faith in Ukraine".

That was the plea to the Irish people from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.