Further sanctions on Russia are being discussed at EU level, Simon Coveney has said. “There is an appetite to ensure that the deterrent to the Kremlin for continuing this war needs to be strong and needs to be strengthened as the war continues. 'Diplomatic expulsions'Meanwhile, a Fine Gael TD has repeated his call for the Government to start expelling Russian diplomats in Ireland. Neale Richmond has said Ireland should join other EU Member States Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in expelling Russian diplomats. “This week we have seen a total of 20 Russian diplomats expelled from embassies in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Source: Irish Examiner March 19, 2022 05:46 UTC