Following the news that Russia has launched "a full-scale invasion" of Ukraine on Thursday, many Irish people are worried about what implications this may have for Ireland.
Ireland's relationship with Russia exists largely in a trade capacity with Russia being one of the biggest importers of Irish Whiskey, as well as billions worth of IT services from Ireland.
In a special press conference at Government Buildings on Thursday, Taoiseach Michael Martin condemned the "outrageous" actions of Russia in Ukraine and said he is due to meet with EU leaders in Brussels this evening where they will consider a "severe" package of economic sanctions against Russia.
