Ukrainian President Zelensky set for visit to Republic of Ireland

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 1, 2025 at 07:02 AM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday for his first official visit to the country. He will meet with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and newly-inaugurated Irish President Catherine Connolly. President Zelensky will also attend the inauguration of the Ireland-Ukraine Economic Forum, alongside Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee. The visit aims to strengthen relations between Ireland and Ukraine, and reaffirm Ireland's support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia. Discussions will focus on how Ireland can further support Ukraine and ensure the country is in a strong negotiating position for future peace talks. Ireland currently hosts approximately 80,000 Ukrainian refugees.

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Helen McEntee 30% Catherine Connolly 50% Simon Harris 50% Micheál Martin ×280% Volodymyr Zelensky ×5100% Ireland ×4100%

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ukraine 100% ireland 90% zelensky visit 80% ukrainian refugees 70% russia's war 70% economic forum 60% taoiseach 50% international relations 40%

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Ireland

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