Taoiseach says Europe ‘should be at the table’ in Ukraine peace talks

The Taoiseach says European countries must help shape any agreement involving security guarantees, economic support and Ukraine’s EU membership

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to the media during the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin. Picture: Liam McBurney/Press Association

Europe “should be at the table” at diplomatic meetings involving Ukraine, Russia and the US, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said EU countries “with heft” should be involved in the talks, particularly where Europe would form part of the security guarantees in any agreement.