Ireland to send 30 instructors to train Ukrainians in firearms training

This was announced by Ireland’s Ministry of Defense, RTÉ reports.

Initially, it was assumed that the training would include demining, combat medicine, and other non-lethal support, but now the ministry has announced that the troops will also be involved in firearms training.

At the same time, the government emphasized that it is not supplying or intends to supply Ukraine with any weapons.

"Ireland's policy of military neutrality is characterised by our non-participation in military alliances or common or mutual defence arrangements," the statement said.

"Providing soldiers with basic military training including leadership and drilling instruction does not impact this policy of military neutrality," the government emphasized.

According to Colm Brophy, a member of the House of Representatives, Ireland provides Kyiv with "very basic military training to transfer soldiers from a civilian life to a life in the Ukrainian Army."

He emphasized that this is done "in the confines of recognising our military neutrality and recognising our political support for Ukraine."

• In July, the Irish Prime Minister visited Bucha and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.