Irish Examiner View: Zelenskyy's powerful speech should shake us to our core

Supporting sanctions that have only a limited impact on domestic life here does not go far enough in helping the people of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, is given a standing ovation after addressing a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad Éireann in Leinster House. Picture: Maxwells/PA Wire

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy became part of a notable group of international political leaders who have addressed the Oireachtas on Wednesday when he spoke to TDs and senators via video link.

Mr Zelenskyy, who has seen unspeakable horror in Bucha and beyond in his country in recent weeks, received notable coverage here last month following what appeared to be lukewarm remarks about Ireland’s role in supporting Ukraine since Russia’s invasion.