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Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality
Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne tells Radio Schuman today.
As the European Council convenes for a summit today and tomorrow in Brussels, defence and Ukraine are key items on the agenda.
“We all want peace. That must be a peace that's fair to the territory of Ukraine,” says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne, “If we can end the war and protect Ukraine and protect its independence and sovereignty, then it will certainly have been worth it.”
The minister also emphasised promoting multilateralism, highlighting its contribution to peace and economic prosperity.
Decisions on EU security and defence as well as an effective strategy in terms of trade relations with the US under the second term of President Trump are also expected from the upcoming summit.
Today’s episode on Radio Schuman also features a discussion in the European parliament with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, and also explores a new study that reveals the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions.
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