Ireland is waiving visa requirements for Ukrainians fleeing the country in the wake of an attack by Russia.
The Taoiseach has announced that refugees trying to get out of the country will be allowed into Ireland.
Taoiseach says visa requirements for all Ukrainian citizens coming into Ireland will be waived
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) February 24, 2022
Huge traffic jams can be seen in Kiev - after explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital overnight.
They followed Vladimir Putin's announcement of a Russian military operation in the east of the country, saying he was determined to end '8 years of conflict.'
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Putin and his supporters will be held accountable in what he describes as the most serious situation facing Europe in decades. “The costs will be high” pic.twitter.com/NoECxCnmyf
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) February 24, 2022
Huge traffic jams can be seen in Kiev - after explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital overnight.
They followed Vladimir Putin's announcement of a Russian military operation in the east of the country, saying he was determined to end '8 years of conflict.'
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Missile attacks have also been reported along Ukraine's border - while pictures show a fire at Mariupol's airport.
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged people not to panic, saying they are ready for 'anything.'
There has been widespread international condemnation of what the west is calling an 'unprovoked attack'.
Ryanair has suspended all flights to and from Ukraine for at least the next 14 days.
In a statement it said all affected passengers will receive email notices this morning.
All flights to and from the country have been removed from sale for at least the next four weeks until further information becomes available from EU safety agencies.
The airline says it remains committed to its services to and from Ukraine and it looks forward to restoring flight services as soon as its safe to do so.
