Ukrainians living in Clare say they feel as if they’re back at square one following the sentiments expressed by the US over the conflict in recent days.
It comes ahead of a rally in Ennis this weekend to mark three years since Russia’s invasion of the war torn country.
Volodymyr Zelensky has used his latest nightly address to reassure his citizens, after being excluded from early peace negotiations and being branded a “dictator” by US President Donald Trump.
The Ukrainian President insists he has held constructive discussions with a US envoy over frontlines and security guarantees.
Fears are still mounting though that Ukraine will be forced into a ceasefire deal, due to shifts in US relations with Moscow.
Mariya Nikishanova, who’s originally from Irpin and moved to Ennis before the war, says although their military is more equipped than before and Russia has been weakened, it feels like they’re on their own.
A rally will take place at Áras Chontae An Chláir (Clare County Council) at 1pm on Sunday to mark three years since the war began.
Co-organiser Sergey Portnoy believes Ukraine was already under-supported leading to military difficulties and fears the situation will get worse.
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