Ukraine and Ireland sign security guarantees

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Harris signed a bilateral agreement between the two countries. In total, Kyiv has already concluded 26 such agreements.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Office of the President.

During the current year, Ireland will allocate another 128 million euros ($140 million) for non-lethal military support to Ukraine, as well as at least 40 million euros ($43.75 million) for humanitarian aid.

Also, according to the agreement, Dublin:

• provide Kyiv with demining systems and equipment for the disposal of explosive ordnance;

• continue to participate in the demining coalition;

• Explore potential ways to support Ukraine within the framework of the Defense Contact Group's capability coalitions, such as the IT coalition;

• provide ongoing training for the Defense Forces through the European Union Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM) in Ukraine.

• will help bring the Russian Federation to justice, compensate for the damage caused by its aggression, and further strengthen sanctions against the terrorist country;

• make diplomatic efforts to implement the Peace Formula;

• participate in the activities of a number of working groups and in the implementation of specific elements of the Peace Formula, including the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

“Separate blocks of the agreement outline humanitarian assistance, as well as support for the restoration and implementation of reforms, in particular on Ukraine's path to EU membership,” the Presidential Office adds.

Author - Olena Madiak, 04/09/2024