The European Commission is expected to propose the sixth package of EU sanctions this week against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including a potential embargo on buying Russian oil.
Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, Eamon Ryan is in Brussels and he spoke to Ciara on the show this morning.
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