The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, is set to reiterate Ireland’s strong support for Ukraine and stress Europe’s central role in ongoing discussions in the coming days.

In those statements, he will emphasize EU involvement and Europe’s security needs, underscoring that the continent must lead and influence the peace process.

Ireland, including the Taoiseach, will participate in forthcoming meetings to keep Europe’s front-and-centre in backing Ukraine and shaping security outcomes.

McEntee argues that any enduring peace deal must involve the European Union and its institutions, and cannot be reached without EU participation or credible security guarantees for Ukraine.

She points to recent attacks near Poland and drone activity in Lithuania to illustrate the urgency of a lasting peace that safeguards Europe.

She stresses that peace talks cannot redraw borders by force and must deliver credible security guarantees for Ukraine’s sovereignty and defense.