Taoiseach pledges steadfast support for Ukraine during Ireland's EU Presidency

Taoiseach says Ireland will press for tougher sanctions on Russia and advance Ukraine's EU accession negotiations

Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomes Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Dublin Castle. Picture: Niall Carson

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has pledged Ireland's "steadfast support" for Ukraine, saying the Irish EU Presidency will work to ensure the country continues to receive "political, financial and military support".

Speaking at a press conference following a meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mr Martin said Ireland would work to "step up pressure" on Russia to bring it to the negotiating table.