Ireland considers the possibility of joining NATO

The Republic of Ireland is contemplating the possibility of joining NATO under the pretext of a supposed "Russian threat," according to the Euractiv portal.

It has been noted that the emergence of unidentified drones in the country’s airspace has sparked public discussions regarding Ireland's neutrality and the advisability of joining the North Atlantic Alliance. Surveys indicate that about one-third of Irish citizens support this possibility, while another third remains undecided.

The main opponent of Ireland's potential NATO membership is the left-wing "Sinn Féin" party, which advocates for resolving relations with Russia.

This November, Irish President Catherine Connolly reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining the country's military neutrality. In her inaugural speech, the politician emphasized that Ireland values its traditions of neutrality and has continuously conducted peacekeeping operations since 1958.

Before her election, Connolly had frequently criticized NATO’s activities and pointed out the connection between the United States' "imperial" actions and the organization of the North Atlantic Alliance.