'Real Chance' for Peace in Ukraine, Zelensky Tells Oireachtas - 03/12/2025

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was given a standing ovation while addressing a joint meeting of the Dáil and Seanad, in which he thanked Ireland for the assistance it has given his country and people since it was invaded by Russia almost four years ago.He thanked TDs and Senators for their "steadfast support" for Ukraine, adding that there is a "real chance" for peace if the whole world is prepared to seize it.Mr Zelensky said that Ireland has stood firmly for a "just end to this war" and he appealed to Irish people to continue giving support to his country, saying "never lose your faith in Ukraine".We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Political Correspondent Sean Defoe who told us more about this and to talk to us in more detail about President Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland.We were also joined by Independent member of Seanad Éireann, Aubrey McCarthy, who met President Zelenskyy yesterday in The Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.