Ukrainians in Ireland 'cautiously optimistic' exports of Jameson to Russia will end

Jameson owner Pernod Ricard said it was working hard to find the best way to stop the export of their brands to Russia while ensuring the welfare and safety of their team

Anatoliy Prymakov of Ukranian Action Ireland outside Irish Distillers in Dublin.

Campaigners say they are “cautiously optimistic” that their message has landed with global drinks group Pernod-Ricard set to halt exports of Jameson whiskey to Russia following a public backlash.

Activists, led by Ukrainian Action Ireland, staged a demonstration outside the Dublin headquarters of Irish Distillers and parent company Pernod-Ricard on Thursday, protesting a decision by the company to resume exports of Jameson to Russia.