The article discusses the upcoming British-Irish summit in Liverpool, focused on resetting UK-Irish relations following Brexit. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will coordinate with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid a backdrop of heightened tensions due to U.S. tariffs and stalled military aid to Ukraine. Both leaders plan to present a unified stance in Washington, emphasizing the UK's alignment with the EU regarding Ukraine. Martin aims to navigate diplomatic challenges without compromising his representation of Irish interests as concerns grow over U.S. trade policies.
The immediate goal will be to carry an agreed message to Washington - with the UK firmly on the European side of the Ukraine equation.
It's common with your partners to compare notes. President Macron came back from Washington and he briefed his fellow EU leaders.
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