Micheál Martin

Ireland has said it is open to playing a role in future peacekeeping operations in Ukraine, as European leaders continue to weigh how to support Kyiv while maintaining pressure on Moscow.

In talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin expressed solidarity after the latest Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, which Ukrainian officials said killed several civilians, including children.

“I expressed my view that recent attacks by Russia are a clear demonstration that President Putin is not interested in peace, despite the efforts of the international community to advance negotiations,” Mr. Martin said. He added that the deliberate …