Communist Party of Ireland and other activists gathered outside Department of Foreign Affairs after it emerged Ireland is providing basic weapons training to Ukrainian Armed Forces
Communist Party of Ireland and other activists gather outside Department of Foreign Affairs after it emerged Ireland is providing basic weapons training to Ukrainian Armed ForcesEamon Rafter and Jim Roche of the Irish Anti War Movement joined others protesting outside the Department of Foreign Affairs.
to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in seven areas, including rifle training. This runs counter to previous Government statements which said the training would be “non-lethal” in nature. The training is being provided under the umbrella of the EU Military Assistance Mission Ukraine , a EU Common Security and Defence Policy mission which co-ordinates military training provided to Ukraine by member states to help it fight the Russian invasion.
Training has already been provided in demining and combat medicine. The Department of Defence has said the decision to provide weapons training does not in any way breach Ireland’s policy of military neutrality.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hands up for Irish gloves: Meet the Horn family, Ireland’s only specialist glovemakersDeirdre McQuillan: Founded almost 80 years ago, the future of this business lies in combining new technology with traditional skills
Read more »
A quartet of Irish players selected on Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team‘This is their opportunity to perform on the biggest stage in amateur golf’
Read more »
Ireland’s best portraits of 2023: National Gallery of Ireland announces Zurich prize shortlistsShortlisted entries will be exhibited at the National Gallery of Ireland from December
Read more »
The Irish Times view on the Ukraine counteroffensive: slow progress raises questionsPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy continues to call on the west to offer heavy weaponry, warning that progress will remain slow without more long-range fire and air power
Read more »
Ukrainians and Irish ‘understand each other because we have been through similar problems’New to the Parish: Elvira Sieitablaieva came to Ireland from Ukraine
Read more »
Sheehan injury a concern as Ireland complete home preparationsHooker awaiting scans on a foot injury as Farrell concedes the victorious performance against England was mixed
Read more »