Irishman calls on Government to issue temporary visas to bring Ukrainian family home

A 200 meter long Ukrainian flag is unfolded at the Olympiyskiy stadium in Kyiv. Picture: AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky

An Irishman living in Kyiv has called on the Government to issue temporary visas so he can bring his Ukrainian wife and family to Ireland.

It comes amid conflict after Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory on Monday.  Two territories in easter Ukraine have been as independent states by Russia and troops have been moved to the region to carry out "peacekeeping duties".