Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he understands what people in Kyiv are experiencing after meeting residents in areas affected by bombing. Speaking during his visit to bomb-hit parts of the Ukrainian capital, Martin tells people that during past experiences in Ireland he and others have “hid in the bathroom” when under threat, adding that “people should not have to suffer like this.” Multiple outlets report the same remarks, including the line about hiding in a bathroom and his message of concern for civilians living with ongoing attacks. The accounts describe Martin meeting with members of the public in Kyiv rather than addressing a press conference, and they frame his comments as an attempt to convey empathy and solidarity with those directly affected by shelling and strikes. The reporting does not present additional details about specific incidents encountered during the visit, focusing instead on Martin’s conversation with residents and his reaction to their circumstances. All sources attribute the key quote to the Taoiseach.
Micheál Martin tells Kyiv residents Ireland is ‘hiding in the bathroom’ during attacks
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he understands what people in Kyiv are experiencing after meeting residents in areas affected by bombing. Speaking during his visit to bomb-hit parts of the Ukraini...
- Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Taoiseach, meets people in bomb-hit Kyiv.
- Martin tells residents that he and others have previously “hid in the bathroom” during attacks.
- He says, “people should not have to suffer like this.”
- The reports describe Martin’s remarks as taking place during conversations with Kyiv residents.
- The outlets agree on the central quotes and the context of his visit.
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