Russia's war tops agenda when Laois TD leads meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador
The war in Ukraine will top the agenda when Charlie Flanagan leads TDs and Senators in a meeting with the the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland on Tuesday.
The Laois Offaly TD chairs the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence which will meet on Tuesday, February 21 for engagement on the current situation in Ukraine.
Laryska Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland will address the Committee on the current situation in Ukraine. The Irish politicians will also be addressed by Larisa Miculeț, Ambassador of Moldova to Ireland on Ukraine and its impact on Moldova.
Committee Cathaoirleach Flanagan spoke in advance of the meeting.
“We look forward to discussing the current situation in Ukraine and also the impact it is having on Moldova.
“The one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine takes place this Friday. Moldova and Ukraine received European Union candidate status last June so this is a timely opportunity to hear an update from the Ukrainian Ambassador and to hear from the Moldovan Ambassadors given the challenges Moldova has faced as a result of the war.
“As a small nation close to Ukraine’s western border, Moldova has increasingly found itself exposed to Russian aggression. The meeting is an opportunity for Ireland to reiterate its unwavering support for Ukraine. We look forward to discussing these and other related matters,” said the Fine Gael TD.
The meeting will take place in Committee Room 2 of Leinster House between 15:15-18:15.