Taoiseach: Ukraine must be at centre of any peace deal to end war with Russia

Taoiseach backs Ukraine’s inclusion in peace talks as leaders pledge continued support and pressure on Russia for a ceasefire

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to members of the media at Government building, Dublin. Picture: Grainne Ni Aodha/PA Wire

The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin made these comments after attending an online leaders’ meeting of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" in support of Ukraine.