Ukrainian president sceptical talks in Dublin will provide immediate relief for beleaguered nation

Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is sceptical that talks in Dublin will provide immediate relief for his beleaguered nation, but remains hopeful of a deal to end the war with Russia by year end.

Mr Zelenskyy will meet US president Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in Dublin on Thursday, just hours after they meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow.