Brussels 29.10.2026 Today in the keynote address delivered by the Irish Permanent Representative to the EU Ambassador Aingeal O’Donoghu she underlined the significance of the continuious support of Ukraine for the European security: “The security of Ukraine, and security of Europe are inseparable”. The address of the Irish official took place at the 6th European Defence & Security Conference titled “Europe’s Defence Imperative: Making Hard Choices for Lasting Security.”
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— Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) October 29, 2026
The Irish Ambassador pledged to maintain the EU’s strong backing for Ukraine against Russian aggression, helping ensure Ukraine has the resources and financing required to defend itself, including through instruments like the European Peace Facility.
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— Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) October 29, 2026
The Ambassador also underlined that Ireland aims to advance Ukraine’s path closer toward EU membership, supporting it through necessary reforms and working to prepare the ground for the future accession.
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— Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) October 29, 2026
The EU and its 27 member states have mobilized an estimated €231.5 billion in total overall support for Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs an additional €70 billion next year to meet the needs of the defense sector and the Armed Forces. At the same time, international partners have already allocated €45 billion, but the country “has yet to receive it.”
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