Ukrainian president is travelling for a high-stakes meeting in Washington
Mr Martin cancelled an expected trip to Belfast with the Government citing a schedule change.Taoiseach erupts at Sinn Féin lecturing others about doing the right thing while canonising IRA slaytriotsUkraine said earlier this week that it had agreed a “framework” natural resources deal with the United States, something Mr Trump had declared a priority. The question of a security guarantee for the state amid any peace negotiations remains unresolved.
Mr Zelenskiy said he could sign the deal in Washington. Mr Trump has shifted the US stance on Ukraine in his time in office and has expressed a desire to recoup money spent on military aid during the conflict. Mr Martin meanwhile told international leaders that Ireland would “say more, spend more and do more” on Ukraine in the new context.
Speaking by video-link to the conference in Kyiv marking the anniversary of Russia’s attack on the country, he said “the international rules-based order is ultimately the only basis” for the security of small countries like Ireland.Climate experts warn Government against move to import LNG from USGeorge Clooney: ‘I told Amal, I can still do everything I did when I was 30. But in 30 years, I’m 90.
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