Irish premier Micheal Martin has pledged to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes”.

The Taoiseach welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his first official visit to Ireland on Tuesday.

During a joint press conference in Dublin, Mr Martin told Mr Zelensky: “Your struggle is our struggle… we are with you for as long as it takes.”

The Irish Government announced 100 million euros in non-lethal aid for Ukraine to coincide with the visit.

The additional funding brings to 200 million euros the total non-lethal military aid given to Ukraine this year.

Mr Zelensky responded, hailing Ireland for “doing the right thing” by choosing to help Ukraine and Ukrainians who have moved there, expressing his gratitude.

“We should be grateful… doing this because you understand what we’re go

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