Ukraine and Ireland Strengthen Ties: Five-Year Roadmap and €125 Million Aid Commitment
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska made their first official visit to Ireland, during which Ukraine and Ireland approved a five-year partnership roadmap.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to RTE.
During the visit, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of this moment for advancing peace in Ukraine and expressed gratitude to Ireland for its ongoing political, humanitarian, and military support.
The partnership roadmap covers a wide range of initiatives, including political and security cooperation, support for Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery, collaboration in innovation and education, economic development through the Irish-Ukrainian Economic Forum, and cultural exchanges.
In particular, Ireland has pledged additional assistance of €125 million, of which €100 million is allocated for non-lethal military support and €25 million for the restoration and protection of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of a fair and lasting peace, noting Ireland’s role as a neutral yet active partner.
"We are grateful to it. You are helping us and we appreciate it … Ireland's interests really matter because it is the influence of a large global community,” he said.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and Defense Minister Ross Malka, in turn, emphasized Ireland’s readiness to contribute to peacekeeping, monitoring, and post-war recovery in Ukraine, as well as reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and shared European values.
"I am pleased that, in our meeting today, I was able to offer the president not only words of assurance of Ireland's support, but also firm and concrete commitments of assistance to Ukraine,” said Martin. "Since 2022, Ireland has welcomed thousands of Ukrainians to Ireland. As I welcome their president here today, I reiterate the steadfast support of the Irish people for the people of Ukraine."
In addition, a Strategic Dialogue between the foreign ministries of both countries was launched during the visit to further deepen cooperation.
Importantly, the President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, elected on October 24, 2025, supports Ukraine primarily through humanitarian aid, ranging from assistance to refugees to macrofinancial support, but is categorically against the transfer of weapons and any involvement of Ireland in military conflicts.
She consistently advocates for a policy of neutrality, rejecting NATO membership and participation in international security initiatives, emphasizing the country’s humanitarian reputation and impartiality in global conflicts. As a result, Ireland’s position on the war in Ukraine combines active support for humanitarian and civilian initiatives with a principled refusal to provide military assistance.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin during his transit to the United States. During the talks, the leaders discussed ways to end the war, security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe, cooperation in humanitarian, defense, and training projects, as well as support for Ukraine’s EU integration.
As The Gaze previously reported, on 4 September, Ireland became the 26th country that signed a Security Agreement on support and cooperation with Ukraine.