Mikhail Gorbachev, the last President of the former USSR, will receive the freedom of Dublin city in a ceremony later today.

Mikhail Gorbachev has touched down in Dublin and says he is delighted to be able to spend time in Ireland.

Russian former leader Mikhail Gorbachev has touched down at Dublin Airport at the start of a two day visit.

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last President of the former USSR, will arrive in Ireland later today to accept the freedom of Dublin city.