There's fear the Kremlin could order an attack within days.
The prospect of war in Ukraine has become an expectation among world leaders - rather than a possibility.
That's according to the Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, who has been meeting international counterparts at the Munich Security Conference.
Ukraine's President yesterday called on nations to find a diplomatic solution to de-escalate.
Minister Coveney says the build up of troops on the border between Russia and its neighbour is increasingly concerning:
Minister Coveney has also confirmed provisions are in place for Irish families who have had a baby born through surrogacy to travel home from Ukraine.
Fine Gael senator Mary Seery Kearney says this is a major relief for those involved:
The UK foreign secretary says Russia has shown it is ‘not serious about diplomacy’ at a security conference in Munich.
World leaders have met to discuss ongoing tensions with Ukraine, as there's a concern the Kremlin could order an attack in the coming days.
Meanwhile, both countries have accused the other of shelling along their shared border.
The Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, says it's not too late for Moscow to engage in talks.
The US president will convene a National Security Council meeting later, to discuss tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Joe Biden will join other world leaders in Germany, in the hope of reaching a diplomatic solution.
Sky's Deborah Haynes is in the Ukrainian capital - she says America is clear on what Moscow is planning to do though.
The US Vice President has warned that conflict could spread across Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.
Kamala Harris accused Russia of employing a playbook of aggression.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the US Vice President says America and its NATO allies remain open to serious diplomacy to de-escalate the situation.
Ms Harris says a Russian invasion of Ukraine, would have far-reaching consequences:
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