Zelensky, Irish PM Martin discuss methods of countering Russian aggression, crimes against civilians

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin methods of counteracting the aggression and crimes the Russian Federation is committing against the civilian population in Ukraine.

Zelensky announced this on Twitter, Ukrinform reports.

"Talked to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. Discussed countering aggression & horrific crimes of Russia against civilians. Expressed condolences over the murder of Irish journalist Pierre Zakrzewski by Russian soldiers. Thanked for helping the people of Ukraine," the president said.

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops are shelling and destroying key infrastructure, massively shelling residential areas of Ukrainian cities and towns using artillery, multiple rocket launchers and ballistic missiles.

On March 15, Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshinova were killed in artillery shelling by the Russian forces.