Latest information on the Russia-Ukraine War: Zełenski downplays Biden's mistake concerning Putin, while Poland is considering shooting down Russian missiles

See: Zelenski responds to Biden's "President Putin" blunder

Volodymyr Zelenski responded to Joe Biden, who called him “President Putin”, telling reporters about NATO's support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president first referred to the blunder, posing for pictures with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris on Saturday 13 July. ‘This is simply a mistake. I think the United States has given the Ukrainians quite a few support. We can forget about any mistakes, I think so," said Zelenski to reporters. Saturday was the first bilateral gathering of Zelenski and Harris in Ireland and focused on Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Poland is considering Kiev's proposal to shoot down Russian rockets flying towards Poland erstwhile they are inactive in Ukraine's airspace.

Polish abroad Minister Radosław Sikorski told the American Enterprise Institute in Washington that we are considering this step, but only with NATO's approval.

Warsaw, a associate of the North Atlantic Alliance, frequently sends fighters to defend Polish airspace erstwhile Russian forces carry out large-scale air strikes on Ukraine.

"At this phase it is an idea. Our agreement says that we will examine this idea," said Mr Sikorski, calling the possible self-defense movement.

Last year, a Russian rocket flew into Polish airspace, putting the country's defence on advanced alert. In another incidental on 15 November 2022, a rocket flew into Poland during a mass attack by Russia, killing 2 civilians. Polish investigators later concluded that it was a stray Ukrainian anti-aircraft rocket launched to intercept a Russian attack.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski responded to US president Joe Biden, who called him "Putin" at the NATO Summit.

Upon arrival in Ireland, Mr Zelenski was asked to comment on the blunder that occurred on Thursday, for the first time since its occurrence.

In an interview with reporters from Shannon Airport in Clare County, Mr. Zelenski described the blunder as a simple “mistake”.

"I think the United States has given the Ukrainians quite a few support," he said. "We can forget any mistakes, I think so."

Below we present the background of Ireland's relation with Ukraine in the context of talks between president Volodymyr Zelenski and Prime Minister Simon Harris of Ireland.

Irish capabilities for military support Ukraine is limited, however, the Irish armed forces trained 455 Ukrainian soldiers to mine, care for victims in the battlefield and usage non-lethal mine removal equipment.

The country besides donated EUR 250 million (£210 million) to Ukraine for non-lethal military assistance under the European Instrument for Peace, and over 108,000 Ukrainians were adopted under the EU Interim Protection Directive.

The 2 leaders had met before, talked to each another last period at the margins of the peace summit in Ukraine in Switzerland.

Ireland is besides a associate of the Ukrainian global Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children (ICRUC), co-chaired by Baroness Labour organization Helena Kennedy. The coalition focuses on how to aid return any 19,000 children forcibly deported by Russia to occupied territories and to the continental part of Russia.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris were photographed during a bilateral gathering at Shannon Airport in Clare County.

The photograph besides shows how Zelenski is greeted by Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland, Laryssa Gerasko.

When asked by reporters about the message to Ireland on arrival, Mr Zelenski said: “First of all, thank you very much for your support, thank you to Ireland for welcoming many Ukrainian refugees, you have been with us from the very beginning of the Russian invasion.”

Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Harris expressed his condolences to the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensk about the destiny of those who lost their lives during extended Russian bombings Ukraine on Monday, which resulted in the demolition of among others the largest children's infirmary in the country.

Upon the arrival of Mr. Zelenski, Mr. Harris besides expressed full support of the country for its efforts Ukraine for membership of the European Union and offered further assistance to thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly displaced to Russia and Belarus and covered by Russian reeducation programs since the beginning of the war.

He confirmed Ireland's membership in an global coalition to return around 20,000 children.

The couple were seen embracing each another after Mr. Zelenski arrived.

The recording shows the arrival of the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski at Shannon Airport in Clare County

As the photos show, the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski has just arrived in Ireland.

He will meet with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Simon Harris.

More details about Mr. Zelenski's visit will be provided later.