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Ireland and Ukraine Considering Co-Production of Unmanned Drones
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Taoiseach Micheál Martin met in Dublin, confirming they are exploring a joint memorandum on drone technology and manufacture for maritime security.
The bilateral talks coincide with Dublin hosting the European Political Community summit on Thursday and an EU Council meeting on Friday, prompting the largest policing operation in state history.
Zelensky stated his country is "ready for co-production" of drones with Ireland, adding he expects the deal to become operational soon leveraging Ukrainian expertise in unmanned maritime systems.
US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to brief Zelensky on Thursday after traveling to Moscow following peace talks in Abu Dhabi regarding prisoner exchanges and security guarantees.
Citing shifting political landscapes in Europe and the United States, Zelensky emphasized a "window of opportunity" to achieve results by the end of this year, describing such an outcome as "an extremely important result.
<p>Ireland will take an effective part in the Shelter Coalition - Zelensky Zelensky agreed with the Irish Prime Minister about the country's participation in the Shelter Coalition. Kyiv is ready to help Dublin with maritime
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President Gitanas Nausėda discussed the joint production of drones, long-term financial support for Kyiv, and diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Wednesday.