Mick Wallace and Clare Daly reject EU resolution to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine

The two MEPs claim the EU is 'manipulating public anger to accelerate militarisation'

Mick Wallace and Clare Daly said much of the resolution was 'important and necessary', as it 'correctly condemns Russian aggression and calls for humanitarian support for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Irish MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly have rejected a European Parliament resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine and demanding Vladimir Putin immediately pull his troops out.

The motion, which also argued in favour of a speeding-up of Ukraine's candidacy for EU membership, received overwhelming support, with 637 MEPs voting in favour and just 13 members against, while a further 26 abstained.