John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I absolutely agree that Russia needs to be held to account for its brutal invasion and human rights violations, including the murder of innocent civilians in Bucha and other towns and cities across Ukraine. I welcome the moves for the International Criminal Court, ICC, to hold Russia to account. The heroism displayed by Ukrainian forces in the face of the brutal onslaught is an inspiration to the world. Ultimately, however, it is diplomacy that will bring a conclusion to this barbaric war. The international community has to be responsible and work tirelessly to develop a space that would allow both protagonists enter into meaningful talks to bring an end to this brutal war. What actions are being taken? There have been some failed attempts. It is probable that Russia was not being truthful in terms of engaging with Ukraine in the early days of the invasion. What actions and measures are being taken by Ireland on the Security Council and within the EU to push for that space and to allow that diplomacy to take place?

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