Russian naval exercises 'a significant worry' to Ireland as warships approach

The Russian navy's missile cruiser, Marshal Ustinov, sails off for an exercise in the Arctic.

Irish MEPs have written to the EU’s High Representative on Foreign Affairs calling on him to raise their "deep unease" with Russian officials at the highest levels.

Russian warships are making their way towards Ireland, as the Government begins "scenario planning" for economic sanctions being imposed on Moscow.