International - March March 2025
EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US will hold talks next week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war
The Taoiseach said Ireland would consider being part of a peacekeeping mission but not a “deterrent force”.
- It "makes sense" for UK and Irish governments to work on offshore wind farms - minister.
- "Vital" that leaders work together in response to US tariffs, Tánaiste said.
- Taoiseach requests UK expertise in housing and infrastructure.
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
Ursula von der Leyen’s ‘ReArm Europe’ plan is up for discussion as the 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Macron proposes extending French nuclear deterrent to EU partners and Ukraine troop deployment
- The UK and France are coordinating European efforts to support Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy.
- The CIA director has confirmed that the US has "paused" intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
Macron says price of peace 'cannot be the collapse of Ukraine' amid 'real' Russian threat to Europe
The French president also warned that Europe must be prepared for the US “not to be at our side” going forward.
Ireland is 'open to any invitation' to assist in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine - Martin
- Taoiseach meeting Starmer in Liverpool ahead of first Ireland-UK summit this week.
- Ireland will not take part in a 'deterrent force', but will support peacekeeping efforts.
- Micheál Martin not seeking 'advice' from UK PM on Oval Office visit next week.
Trump declares 'America is back' and says he is 'just getting started' in speech to US Congress
The US president boasted about his first weeks in office and doubled down on his agenda in the 99-minute long speech.
Zelenskyy 'ready to sign' US minerals deal and wants to 'make things right' with Trump
In a post on X, Zelenskyy said Friday’s meeting at the White House “did not go the way it was supposed to be”.