Politics

Simon Harris can play a key role in securing Ukraine’s future safety inside the EU

Since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 there is now a well-established tradition of political leaders visiting Kiev. You might say this has become almost a political rite of passage.

Simon Harris meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv last Wednesday. Photo: Getty Since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 there is now a well-established tradition of political leaders visiting Kiev. You might say this has become almost a political rite of passage.

Their presence in the Ukrainian capital gives physical manifestation to their pledge to “stand by Ukraine” and show their opposition to Putin’s war of aggression against the Ukrainian people. Last week’s visit to Kyiv by Simon Harris was part of that honourable tradition. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.