‘Ukraine peace talks must include European voices’ says Taoiseach, as US negotiators meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin

Micheál Martin also paid tribute to the Ukrainian people and their 'bravery'

Micheál Martin and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy with leaders from the European Political Community summit at the Convention Centre in Dublin yesterday. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Senior US peace negotiators met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin as discussions with Russia intensify, but EU heads insisted that Europe must be at the table when discussing Ukraine's destiny.

As 50 world leaders gathered in Dublin's Convention Centre for the European Political Community (EPC) summit, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said leaders reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for the people of Ukraine; however, the message from the meeting was clear: any future talks must include European voices.