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Minister Simon Coveney on the escalation of tensions in Russia and Ukraine

The tension between Russia and Ukraine escalated last night after President Putin agreed to recog...

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08.42 22 Feb 2022


Minister Simon Coveney on the escalation of tensions in Russia and Ukraine


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08.42 22 Feb 2022


The tension between Russia and Ukraine escalated last night after President Putin agreed to recognise the two breakaway regions, Luhansk and Donetsk regions, in eastern Ukraine as independent entities. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney joined Shane this morning with his and the Government's reaction.

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