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Putin Has Accused Ukraine & The West For Starting The War

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The Tánaiste said Ireland will continue to provide non-lethal support to the people of Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine and the West of starting the war almost a year ago, while Moscow simply used "force to stop it".

The Russian President made the accusations during his State of the Union address, laying out his plans for the next 12 months.

Joe Biden is in Poland, where he'll give his own speech later this afternoon.

Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukraine was made "anti-Russian" long ago.

Ireland will continue to provide non-lethal support to the people of Ukraine, and training personnel is just one way we can help, that's according to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence.

Micheál Martin who confirmed Irish soldiers will assist in an EU training mission for Ukraine.

According to The Irish Times, Irish soldiers are being sought to provide specialist training in areas such as de-mining and the disposal of explosives.

Micheál Martin says it's just another way we can offer support:

 

 

 

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