Zelensky Seeks Support in Ireland as U.S. and Russia Hold Diplomatic Talks

Ukrainian president pushes for EU membership and security guarantees while U.S. and Russia discuss strategic issues in Istanbul.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who pledged to advocate for Ukraine's EU membership and offered potential peacekeeping support post-ceasefire.
Zelensky emphasized the importance of EU and U.S. unity in securing peace and advancing Ukraine's EU aspirations during his stop in Ireland before heading to Washington for talks with Donald Trump.
Russian and American delegations held six-hour discussions in Istanbul, focusing on strategic relations and the Ukraine conflict, with Russia maintaining its non-negotiable stance on occupied territories.
The Ukrainian government authorized ministers to sign a mining agreement with the U.S., aiming to leverage the nation's vast reserves of critical minerals for reconstruction and long-term economic growth.
France is also in talks with Ukraine to secure access to critical minerals for defense purposes, highlighting the growing geopolitical importance of Ukraine's resources.