Volodymyr Zelensky to address parliament as he arrives in Ireland for first state visit

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2 Dec 2025 • 2:48 PM MYT
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  • Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Dublin for discussions on ending the conflict in Ukraine, following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
  • The Ukrainian leader will meet with Irish premier Micheal Martin and Irish president Catherine Connolly during his first state visit to Ireland.
  • Zelensky is also scheduled to attend the Ireland-Ukraine Economic Forum with Irish deputy premier Simon Harris and address Irish parliamentarians.
  • Irish premier Martin reiterated Ireland's "unswerving commitment" to supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary.
  • Zelensky commented that a proposed US-authored peace plan "looks better" but highlighted territorial control as the most complicated issue.

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