The simple answer to the question of “why should Irish young men be prepared to die to defend Latvia” is that the defence of Latvia is, in fact, a vital Irish national interest.
“I do not say that lightly.”
Also called for a “two-state solution” in the Middle East.
“I’m trying to find words for this nonsense.”
This is Trumpism at its worst: Ill-thought out, ill-targeted, and likely to backfire.
“We have not placed any restrictions on the use and range”.
We clearly have forgotten what mankind knew as a fact until about three minutes ago.
Watch out, carbon molecules.
Modern warfare is not about land, but about infrastructure. Ireland houses infrastructure that is vital to both our own interests, and, whether we like it, those of Europe and NATO.
Entered into the agreement with NATO
“We stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
“This is about respecting the individual.”