Russia killing as many civilians as possible - Taoiseach
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has accused Russia of intentionally targeting civilians to force Ukraine into capitulation. EU leaders are currently discussing long-term financial and military support for Ukraine through 2034.
Why it matters
The ongoing debate over funding and the potential use of frozen Russian assets highlights the geopolitical tension and economic strain caused by the war in Ukraine.
The Taoiseach has said Russia is "trying to kill as many civilians as possible" in order to put pressure on Ukraine to capitulate.
Micheál Martin was speaking ahead of a meeting between Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky and EU leaders in Brussels.
The meeting will focus on the latest breakdown in relations between President Zelensky and US President Donald Trump and how to meet Ukraine’s budgetary and military needs in 2027.
Ukraine has said that due to Russia’s escalating attacks on its civilian and energy infrastructure, as well as on the country’s ability to export grain, its budgetary situation is worse than when it secured a €90 billion loan last December.
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