Michael Martin: Ireland will not return Ukrainian men to Ukraine

Dublin's position on the return of citizens

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin stated that his country will not forcibly return Ukrainian men to Ukraine.

He emphasised: “Ми не відправлятимемо українських чоловіків в Україну” (We will not send Ukrainian men to Ukraine).

Context of the dialogue with the President

Martin outlined this position during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

His remarks were a reaction to a previous statement by the Ukrainian leader, who had reminded that men of conscription age are obliged to remain within the state's borders.