No easing of sanctions on Russia until Ukraine peace deal, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says EU sanctions on Russia must remain until a just and lasting peace is secured in Ukraine

European leaders at the meeting in Paris on ongoing support for Ukraine. Picture: Ludovic Marin via AP

Sanctions on Russia must not be dropped by Europe until there is peace in Ukraine, the Taoiseach has said.

The easing of sanctions was suggested by Russian president Vladimir Putin as a prerequisite for talks on ending the three-year long invasion of Ukraine.