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Russian ambassador Yuri Filatov sparked a diplomatic firestorm after radio remarks slamming Ireland’s government, calling it unfriendly and claiming it has no right to lecture Russia — especially amid Germany’s accusations of Russian drone attacks. Filatov tried to distance Irish citizens from their government, but Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivered a sharp rebuttal, demanding Russia focus on ending the war in Ukraine and acknowledging its responsibility for civilian casualties and destruction. Martin also rejected Filatov’s label of Ireland’s potential naval actions as “piracy,” affirming Ireland’s EU-backed support for Ukraine and readiness to aid peace efforts. The exchange underscores how deeply the Ukraine conflict is fracturing global diplomacy — even reaching small nations like Ireland.

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