Ireland to take 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova as EU plan more sanctions on Russia

Moldova, which borders Ukraine, has found its services under extreme pressure as more than 325,000 Ukrainians have arrived there

Israeli volunteers assist people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine as they cross the Moldova-Ukraine border checkpoint near the Moldovan town of Palanca. Picture: GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images

Ireland will take in up to 500 Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Moldova, the Government has announced.

The Cabinet met today virtually to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.