A Clare man living in Moscow says there’s a sense of sadness and embarrassment among people in Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine.
It comes as Russian troops have now reached the streets of Kyiv, with civilians warned to stay at home.
The Taoiseach has said new EU sanctions won’t be enough to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Missile strikes have continued since the early hours of this morning and gunfire can be heard in the governmental district in Kyiv.
The country’s president says almost 140 people, both soldiers and civilians, were killed in yesterday’s attacks.
While Volodymyr Zelenskyy has banned all men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country.
In a televised press conference, Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, criticised western governments for lying about Ukraine.
He insisted Russian forces aren’t trying to occupy the country, just trying to ensure the government there is ‘independent.’
A lecturer at the University of Limerick says it’s unlikely Ukraine will be able to defend itself against the onslaught of Russian troops.
Professor Neil Robertson, who’s written extensively about Russian Politics and Ukranian elections says the Russians need a quick victory, but Putin will be concerned about the optics of mass causalties as they move forward.
A Clare man living in Moscow says people living there are not in support of what’s happening.
Brian Gleeson believes there is a sense of sadness for the people of Ukraine, embarrassment and concern over the ramifications of sanctions on the economy.
The Clonlara native fears what this action could mean for his son in the future.
Meanwhile, European leaders agreed new measures that will target 70 per cent of Russian banks along with assets, industry and other financial services.
The Taoiseach says he wants to see Russian President Vladimir Putin personally named on sanction lists later.
Micheál Martin said he expects the measures will hit hard but admitted they’re not going to stop the war.
