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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the opening ceremony of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, outlining Ukraine's defense capabilities and its cooperation with the European Union.

Zelensky said that tangible progress could be achieved within the next six months on Ukraine's proposed drone agreement with the European Union. He noted that bilateral agreements with European countries and expanding partnerships are helping to strengthen the deployment of Ukraine's defense technologies.

Emphasizing that drones, counter-drone systems, and air and maritime security are critical in modern warfare, Zelensky said that Ukraine's wartime experience is also valuable for Europe's security.

Zelensky also addressed sanctions against Russia, arguing that the long-range and economic pressure imposed by the international community is reducing Russia's ability to sustain the war, while stressing the importance of new European Union sanctions.

He also referred to Ukraine's EU accession process, describing the opening of negotiation chapters as an important step and calling for the process to be accelerated.