Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and Ireland had agreed to advance cooperation on naval drones and maritime security during a joint press conference with Ireland’s prime minister on Nov. 11. Zelenskyy also thanked Ireland for its continued political, humanitarian and defense support. The two sides agreed that Ireland would join the Shelter Coalition, an initiative focused on strengthening protection for civilians and critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy said the countries also discussed a proposed Drone Deal that could include joint production, with naval drones identified as a priority. Zelenskyy said European representatives had taken part in recent diplomatic discussions in Abu Dhabi involving American and European officials. He said Ukraine expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in Dublin as part of ongoing efforts to pursue peace negotiations. The Ukrainian president called for stronger sanctions targeting Russian individuals, companies and suppliers involved in weapons production. He also said Ukraine and Ireland discussed preparations for winter, Ukraine’s European Union accession process and efforts to open all negotiating clusters this year. Post navigation Zelenskyy Meets Denmark’s King