Minister for foreign affairs Simon Coveney has called for a de-escalation of the 'enormously serious’ Russia-Ukraine crisis. This comes as American President Joe Biden yesterday said he would consider imposing economic sanctions personally targeting Vladimir Putin if the Russian president orders a new attack on Ukraine.  For more Ciara was joined on the show this morning by Suzanne Lynch is a Journalist with Politico Europe.

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