During Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris’s visit to Kyiv, he and President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral cooperation agreement, marking the 26th agreement Kyiv has signed with foreign partners based on a G7 declaration. The agreement between Ukraine and Ireland focuses on humanitarian aid, support for Ukraine’s recovery, EU integration efforts, and holding Russia accountable for war damages. Ireland pledged 128 million euros in non-lethal military support and 40 million euros in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine for the year. Additionally, a new package worth 36 million euros was announced to provide humanitarian assistance and support Ukraine’s longer-term goals. Ireland’s total funding to Ukraine since the war began exceeds 380 million euros, emphasizing humanitarian, economic, and non-lethal defense support. Ireland’s military neutrality policy prevents the provision of lethal aid. President Zelensky also mentioned plans to sign security agreements with a total of 32 countries. Ukraine seeks agreements covering humanitarian, military, reconstruction, and financial assistance to support its stability and political goals.
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Ukraine and Ireland ink deal for cooperation and support
