Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland – video

Mariya Yemets, VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - 1 July, 14:41

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Ireland, which takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Details: Zelenskyy said he has landed in Ireland and posted footage of his arrival.

He said he will take part in the ceremony marking the start of Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU. Meetings are also scheduled with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and European Council President António Costa.

Quote: "Every day, Ukraine proves that it deserves to be an equal part of our shared European home. And we hope that during Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union, we will be able to achieve tangible progress on the path to membership and open all negotiating clusters."

For reference: Under the EU's rotating presidency system, Ireland took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Cyprus on 1 July and will hold it until the end of 2026.

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