The Taoiseach says Ukrainians are welcome in Ireland “as long as it takes” following a meeting with the Ukrainian President at Shannon Airport today.
Simon Harris has held his first bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Midwest base this afternoon – at which they discussed Ukraine’s bid to join the EU and the Eastern European nation’s current standing in its war with Russia.
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It’s also been announced that Ireland will contribute €7 million to the EU Free Ukraine Fund which goes towards food, energy security and refugee supports.
The Taoiseach insists until Russia is defeated, people from Ukraine are welcome to seek sanctuary in Ireland.
President Zelenskyy meanwhile has expressed his gratitude to the people of Ireland for their support of Ukrainian refugees since the Russian invasion.
And you can hear more on this on Monday’s Morning Focus.
