The leader made it clear that any deployment of Irish troops would depend exclusively on the existence of an explicit mandate from the UN Security Council for a peace operation.

He specified that Dublin’s support would be limited to non-lethal military assistance and participation under the umbrella of such an international coalition.

Analysts remember that the Irish Constitution severely restricts the use of its Defense Forces abroad without clear multilateral authorization.

Martin also reiterated his government’s support for Ukraine’s integration into the European Union, a position aligned with that of other EU partners.

Experts such as British analyst Anatol Lieven warn that introducing EU forces into the Ukrainian conflict borders on senselessness, reflecting deep divisions.

They criticize that this initiative, boosted by some sectors, could mean a dangerous and direct escalation of the Western powers in the conflict.

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