Zelenskyi arrives in Ireland for launch of its EU Council presidency
"I arrived in Ireland to take part in the opening ceremony of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union," he wrote.
According to the President, meetings are also planned with:
The president said Ukraine confirms every day that it is ready to be an equal part of the European community.
Every day, Ukraine proves that it deserves to be an equal… pic.twitter.com/3KunHP8pj8
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 1, 2026
It should be noted that Ireland began its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU on July 1, 2026, taking on the role of the bloc's chief mediator. The main tasks of its presidency include:
Against the backdrop of Ireland's EU presidency, the focus on Ukraine remains a priority, and the country continues to play an active role in supporting Ukraine. In April, Ireland announced an additional 40 million euros in humanitarian aid and long-term support for Ukraine in 2026.
This package complements the 25 million euros Ireland announced in February to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Thus, Ireland's total assistance this year will amount to 65 million euros.
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