here was a cry for help from the Russian Embassy in Ireland as it faces a shortage of fuel. Diplomats have complained that Irish oil companies have refused to supply supplies to their Dublin property because of the invasion of Ukraine. The embassy has become the focus of Irish anger over the war raging by Vladimir Putin. Police outside the Russian embassy in Dublin (Niall Carson / PA) / PA Wire The Irish Daily Mirror reported that the embassy had sent a letter to Secretary of State Simon Coveney regarding the matter.
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They called on the Irish Government to intervene in what they described as a “clearly discriminatory case”. Asked about the issue on Tuesday, Irish Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said that while he has no sympathy for the Russian embassy, there are rules that Ireland must follow when hosting international diplomats. “There are specific rules under the Vienna Conventions on how we are supposed to treat diplomats and diplomatic committees in our country, so I think they have to be followed,” Tanaiste said. “I did not actually have the opportunity to read this article, so I do not know the details.” Tanaiste Leo Varadkar (Damien Storan / PA) / PA Wire The embassy has become the scene of demonstrations by those opposed to the invasion of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the invasion, demonstrations have taken place across the city and country as both Irish and Ukrainians living in Ireland have gathered to express their outcry over the war. The Irish government has also faced repeated calls for the deportation of the Russian ambassador to Ireland, Yury Filatov. Last month, a man was charged with criminal misconduct and dangerous driving after his truck slammed into the embassy gates on Orwell Street south of the city. On Tuesday night, the embassy did not confirm whether it had managed to secure the fuel supply. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to address the two houses of the Irish parliament on Wednesday.
