Zelensky says visit to Ireland comes at 'challenging and optimistic moment' for Ukraine

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Volodymyr Zelensky has told reporters his visit to Ireland has come at "one of the most challenging and optimistic moments", and praised Ireland for its support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion.Speaking at a joint press conference with Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Dublin, Mr Zelensky said: "Ireland is a neutral country, but it is certainly not an indifferent country. We are grateful to it."

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00:00Dear Ireland, today marks the first official visit, and Michal mentioned that, and it's

00:09a given fact.

00:10It's an official visit, first official visit by Ukrainian President to Ireland since the

00:15establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries, and it becomes one of the most

00:20challenging and yet optimistic moments at the same time.

00:24Now more than ever, there is a chance to end this war.

00:28It was here in Ireland this morning that our delegation gathered after meetings in America

00:36with the U.S. President's team.

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