Dublin on Lockdown: The Real Threats Behind Zelensky’s Visit
2 December - 25 mins
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Newstalk Daily
Volodymyr Zelensky is in Dublin at a moment of extraordinary pressure — both for Ukraine and for Europe. The Ukrainian president arrives amid huge security precautions, with Gardaí and Defence Forces on high alert. And according to Professor John O’Brennan, that level of protection isn’t theatre: it reflects real malign threats linked to Russia, from cyber-attacks to the probing of deep-sea cables and suspicious vessel movements in Irish waters. He believes this visit may even serve as a test-run for Ireland’s EU presidency next year.
Zelensky’s arrival also comes as the United States pushes hard for a peace deal that critics warn tilts towards Moscow. Donald Trump appears impatient for a...
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