Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency keeps introducing about the level of Ukraine and Dnipropetrovsk region cooperation with other countries amid the unprovoked military aggression by the russian federation. For now, we propose an overview of the assistance provided by Ireland and the foreign trade volume figures, which is derived from DIABASE data.

Since the start of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, international aid has been one of the key factors in deterring the aggressor and protecting the Ukrainians. Despite its neutral status, Ireland has taken a clear and principled position—it has strongly condemned russia’s actions and joined a wide range of countries providing support to Ukraine.

Ireland remains consistently committed to helping our country both in the bilateral format and within the European Union and its special funds. In particular, this involves promoting recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, supporting reforms and modernization in line with its European integration course. In addition, Dublin supports international sanctions against russia, votes for relevant resolutions, and insists on holding the aggressor accountable for violations of international law.

Since February 2022, Ireland has already provided Ukraine with around €380 million in humanitarian, stabilization and non-lethal military support. This includes the transfer of demining equipment, vehicles, ambulances, body armor and other equipment, funding for cybersecurity.

An important area of ​​cooperation is Ireland’s participation in international coalitions. In particular, the country is a member of the Demining Capability Coalition, led by Lithuania and Iceland within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. In addition, Ireland is a member of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine, a group of states ready to join even a potential peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire or peace agreement will be reached. The country also participates in the IT coalition, led by Luxembourg and Estonia.

In March 2025, Ireland decided to provide an additional €100 million in non-lethal military assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The funds will be used to purchase equipment, protective gear, transport and medical vehicles, and to support demining efforts. This is part of Dublin’s long-term commitment to remain a reliable partner for Ukraine in the fight against the aggressor.

It is important to note the passing of modern Giraffe Mark IV radar systems to Ukraine, which were previously in service with the Irish Defense Forces. These short-range radars are capable of detecting various air targets, from drones and helicopters to artillery shells. Their delivery significantly strengthens Ukraine’s air defense capabilities in countering low-flying threats.

An important element of assistance is the training of the Ukrainian military. As part of the EU mission EUMAM-UA, Ireland sends its instructors to Cyprus. There, Ukrainian defenders are trained in sapper work, demining, engineering training, tactical medicine and the norms of international humanitarian law. Such cooperation allows to increase the level of professionalism of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reduce losses on the battlefront.

The Republic of Ireland is an important trading partner for Dnipropetrovsk region. The growing level of partnership is evidenced by a bilateral analysis of external activities.

The volume of exports of goods from the Dnipropetrovsk region increased by 2.1 times compared to 2023 and amounted to $0.38 million. Irish companies mostly purchase edible fruits and nuts, electric machines, seeds and fruits of oil plants, etc.

More than 30 businesses of Dnipropetrovsk region exported their products to the Irish market, these are companies in the field of mechanical engineering, agricultural and industrial complex.

According to the volume of exported products, the TOP-5 exporter enterprises include the following:

More than 30 import companies in the region purchased the following goods most frequently: pharmaceutical products, alcoholic beverages, fish and crustaceans, animal feed, etc. Imports of goods from Ireland to Dnipropetrovsk region increased 2.5 times and amounted to $46.2 million. The region’s share in imports of Ukrainian goods from Ireland exceeds 18.8%.

The following importing companies were included in the TOP-5 by volume of imported products:

Import operations were mainly carried out by enterprises in the food, chemical, and mechanical engineering industries.

Source: information for the preparation of the article is taken from open online sources and the website of Department of Statistics in the Dnipropetrovsk region