'Ukraine's future is within the European Union' — Irish PM aims to open all EU negotiation clusters for Kyiv by end of year

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin aims to expedite Ukraine's EU accession by opening all negotiation clusters by year-end. During a press conference with President Zelensky, Martin emphasized Ukraine's future in the EU and highlighted ongoing support against Russia. Ireland has opened three of the six negotiation clusters and seeks to finalize the remaining two before its EU presidency ends on December 31, 2026. Zelensky expressed readiness to advance Ukraine's EU integration and acknowledged the importance of European involvement in peace talks. Additionally, both leaders discussed a partnership for joint drone production, focusing on maritime security.