However, Kyiv says Ukrainians will not agree to giving away land that Russia has not already taken. Although Europe has “turned up” for Ukraine, some countries here are drifting towards Russia, Nadia said. Ireland and Ukraine have much in commonIrish and Ukrainians share values around family, friendship and commitment, she said. Both countries have fought for freedom from their larger, colonial neighbours — Ireland from England and Ukraine from Russia. She said that she is hugely grateful to everyone in Ireland who has supported her and given her opportunities to create a life here.

Source: Irish Examiner February 23, 2026 09:57 UTC