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Ireland says new Budapest government should aid Ukraine’s EU bid
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Thomas Byrne said the EU must keep increasing pressure on Russia via sanctions, military support and diplomacy.
WHO: Thomas Byrne
WHAT: Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence called for EU pressure on Russia to facilitate Ukraine’s EU membership
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Ireland
WHY: To facilitate Ukraine’s EU membership by increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support and diplomacy.
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