Irish premier emphasizes need for European involvement in Ukraine peace talks

Ireland's premier, Micheal Martin, stated that peace talks for Ukraine will not succeed without European involvement. He emphasized that Ukraine must be central to any agreement, especially as US and Russian officials met without Ukrainian representatives. Martin expressed concerns about the current direction of peace discussions, highlighting the need for sustainable security guarantees for Ukraine. He noted that European countries are worried about the implications for regional security. Regarding Irish peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, both Martin and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said it is too early to consider deployment. Harris also mentioned Ireland's commitment to provide 50 million euros in non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, despite funding challenges.