"As he stepped out of his car and onto the red carpet at Áras an Uachtaráin, Volodymyr Zelensky unclenched his phone from his palm and handed it over to one of his team, before proceeding to shake hands with President Catherine Connolly."
"Behind the ceremony and the warmth, it was clear this was a hugely tense moment for the Ukrainian president who - between the handshakes - was being updated "hour to hour" on developments elsewhere."
Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin and stepped onto the red carpet. He unclenched his phone and handed it to a member of his team before shaking hands with President Catherine Connolly. The ceremonial warmth contrasted with palpable tension as Zelensky received updates "hour to hour" on developments elsewhere. The timing of the visit coincided with critical developments, making the trip a pivotal diplomatic moment. Continuous security information and real-time briefings shaped the atmosphere and underscored the pressures faced by the Ukrainian presidency.
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