Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes, says Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney confirmed that Ireland will move to shut off the country’s airspace to Russian planes. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Ireland will close off its airspace to all Russian aircraft, as the invasion of Ukraine continues.

On Sunday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that Ireland will move to shut off the country’s airspace to Russian planes.