Volodymyr Zelensky thanks 'every citizen of Ireland' for response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

In a powerful address to a packed Leinster House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky placed on the record his appreciation for the response of the Irish people to the Russian invasion of his country.

[kevinharkins]

Ireland has great experience of having a bully next door.
But we have come a long way and are a respected independent Nation.
Glory to Ukraine.🇺🇦🇮🇪

[robertbrophy]

Hopefully this unjust war will end soon, our prayers are with u Ukraine.

[gel]

Ireland is a highly respected, loved country. It is without doubt a country based on kindness and decency.

[stevekildare]

Hup the Ukrainians, great bunch of lads 👍

[doddle]

He was criticising us last week. For a guy who's country is at war he sure has a lot of time to "chat" to Western leaders.🤔

[clarecollins]

The people of Ireland have a.ways befriended the underdog. Bless both nations.

[garylynham]

Irish government can't look after the Irish but can look after refugees from other country's I just don't no Change of government needed

[emmafuentesbaltazar]

Love you too all People and The world AmenAmen zelensky and Ukrainean Godbless Jesus name Amen Ama

[lawrenceanthony]

I honestly believe that ukraine should completely surrender now as they are obviously fighting a war which they can not win, and therefore relying on their pride and ego will result in more casualties that can so easily be avoided.

So far their liberation has been relatively smooth, however if Zelemsky continues to stall then plans and arrangements could be severely delayed, which only harms ukrainian people long term.

I have a degree in Political Science/International relations and Economics from Exeter University.
I have also worked in conjunction with the U.N  so I speak with experience and knowledge regarding this subject.

ukrainian people will benefit from Russian intervention in the long term but will obviously face a few bumps in the road to begin which is completely natural, they'll need some guidance, reassurance and possibly micr0chipping at a later date. However history tells us that future generations will reap the rewards of freedom and prosperity.

I currently reside in Oxfordshire and the majority of people who I discuss this with have switched their support and now agree with me, the minority simply don't understand the implications of continuing to fight an unwinnable war.

Please keep replies respectful as this is a sensitive subject (preferably you should hold a degree if you want to add a comment)

[thomasoloughlin]

Cannot remember Ukraine making any worthwhile contribution while the troubles were ongoing, if you ask most of them couldn't find Ireland on the map.

[denismcrath]

i am irish we dont want people of ukraine hear dont stand with ukraine

[sergeysharapov]

Кровавый клоун рассказывает как можно распродать земли украины?!🤣

[marmaduke]

Wow, the Irish are finally making a stand against evil, instead of looking on and trying to be everybody's friend. How proud you all must be, finally growing a pair!

[highgate]

and what exactly is Ireland's contribution to Ukraine?