50 Irish citizens register with Kyiv embassy amid growing fears of Russian invasion

The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned against all travel to Ukraine. Picture: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP

Fifty Irish citizens have so far registered with the Irish embassy in Kyiv, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Amid fears of a Russian invasion, the DFA issued updated advice yesterday afternoon and asked all Irish citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately.