Ireland's Taoiseach reaffirms military neutrality stance

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin affirmed Ireland will maintain military neutrality, stating the country lacks the capability and inclination for war involvement, though he clarified it is not politically neutral. He spoke at the European Political Community meeting in Dublin. Martin emphasized Ireland's interest in purchasing drone technology from Ukraine and highlighted technological advances as crucial for protecting undersea cables. He also dismissed speculation about stepping down, confirming his intention to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election. Martin argued Europe should have a seat at diplomatic talks with Ukraine, Russia, and the US, suggesting a coherent EU voice is needed, though not necessarily from a single representative. He expressed skepticism about Russia's genuine interest in resolving the conflict.