Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Dublin ahead of talks with United States envoys

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Dublin on Wednesday evening for a diplomatic visit during Ireland's Presidency of the European Union. According to the Liberal and thejournal.ie, he was greeted at Government Buildings by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Independent.ie and thejournal.ie reported that Zelensky said he expects answers from United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are scheduled to meet him in Ireland after traveling to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. [1][3][4][6][7]

According to thejournal.ie, Zelensky's plane landed at Baldonnell shortly before 4.15 pm on Wednesday. RTÉ reported that Dublin is preparing for major traffic and travel disruption due to two high-level summits taking place in the city, while the Irish Independent noted that a massive security operation was put in place for the visit. [2][4][6]

France 24 reported earlier on Wednesday that Zelensky welcomed the inclusion of European representatives in United States-mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi, noting that securing their involvement had not been simple. As FTMQ News reported earlier, two days of talks in Abu Dhabi ended without a formal peace agreement, although the parties agreed to a major prisoner swap. [5][12][13]

The Dublin meetings take place alongside the European Political Community summit, according to thejournal.ie. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Garda Síochána deployed extensive security measures in Dublin to prepare for the upcoming European diplomatic events. [4][12]