Ireland open to Ukraine ceasefire monitoring, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland could participate in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, including ceasefire monitoring, but not in enforcement or deterrent roles. He made the remarks during EU leaders' meetings in Dublin focused on the Ukraine conflict. Martin said Ireland is open to "ceasefire monitoring, the peacekeeping dimension" but not the "enforcement side" or a "deterrent force." He added European leaders must resolve who represents the Continent in peace talks with the US, Russia, and Ukraine, saying the question needs to be decided within the next week or two. The informal EU summit follows Thursday's European Political Community meeting attended by nearly 50 world leaders, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned of Russia's ambitions. A major security operation remains in place in Dublin, with road closures and Luas disruptions continuing until Friday evening.