Russian Ambassador summoned to Iveagh House after Moscow bans Irish politicians

Government has not yet received a full list of the 52 Irish politicians and officials sanctioned by Russia.

Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yuri Filatov.

The Russian Ambassador to Ireland has been summoned to a meeting with the Department of Foreign Affairs following the banning of 52 Irish politicians and officials by Moscow.

Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, who is currently in the United States, has summoned Ambassador Yury Filatov to Iveagh House, where he will meet the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs.