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Zelenskyy seeks Irish drone co-production as Dublin hosts peace diplomacy

Martin pledges continued sanctions pressure on Russia, while US envoys prepare to meet Ukraine's president around the European leaders' gathering.

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1:37Zelenskyy meets Martin; footage of US envoy Jared Kushner introduces the parallel peace negotiations.
2:16Martin pledges sanctions pressure on Russia, while Zelenskyy seeks operational drone co-production with Ireland.
3:13Security preparations around Leinster House accompany Richard Boyd Barrett's criticism of the summit's militarisation.
3:53Tony Connelly examines European diplomacy alongside US peace initiatives involving Russia and Ukraine.
6:01Dublin residents and officials describe quieter streets and major traffic closures lasting through Friday.

Drone co-production with Ireland is among the practical outcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants from his Dublin visit. Speaking alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Ukraine's president said he expected a bilateral drone agreement to become operational.

The report from Ireland's national broadcaster, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ News), brings together the leaders' statements, US peace efforts and the disruption accompanying the European Political Community summit.

"We're ready for co-production with Ireland, and we expect our drone deal with Ireland to become operational," Zelenskyy said through a translator. He also thanked Ireland for its "unwavering support". The report does not set out production arrangements or an operational timetable.

Martin, Ireland's prime minister, promised continued pressure on Moscow. "We stand ready to do more to maintain pressure on Russia through robust sanctions," he said.

The Dublin meeting comes amid US-brokered negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine. The broadcast includes footage of US envoy Jared Kushner discussing peace efforts, with American representatives expected to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin. "The Americans are flying with concrete, specific things to Putin," Zelenskyy said through a translator. Europe editor Tony Connelly examines how those initiatives fit into the wider European diplomatic picture.

Around 50 heads of state and government are gathering for the summit. Despite its association with EU meetings, the European Political Community is a separate forum, established in 2022 for political and strategic discussions across a broader group of European countries.

Political correspondent Barry Lenihan also presents criticism from People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett, who objects to the gathering's militarisation and foreign-policy direction.

Beyond the diplomatic venues, correspondent Samantha Libreri finds noticeably quieter streets as security restrictions take effect. The Samuel Beckett Bridge is closed, with major traffic restrictions extending through Friday. Dublin City Council traffic manager Brendan O'Brien explains that the bridge and North Wall Quay normally carry substantial daily traffic, making their closure a significant change for commuters and local businesses.