Ireland prepares additional aid package for Ukraine
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Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:38:38 +0200
The Irish government has approved an additional aid package for Ukraine worth 100 million, which will be used to purchase nonlethal military equipment.
Source RT News, citing Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris, as reported by InterfaxUkraine Details Tnaiste Simon Harris said the funding would be allocated for nonlethal military equipment and support, RT News said.
RT News noted that as the Cabinet gathered this morning to discuss ways to aid Ukraine, the Taoiseach said there is no doubt the US Presidents decision to pause military aid to the country is a very, very serious development.
Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin described it as a serious setback and called for continued engagement between everybody.
Background The Irish government also approved a bill that removes the need for UN approval to deploy the countrys peacekeeping troops abroad.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported that the Irish government plans to change its rules regarding the deployment of troops abroad.
This is expected to be related to the countrys potential involvement in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
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