Russia's Foreign Ministry has placed sanctions on 52 Irish government members and politicians for their support for the European Union's sanctions on Russia over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. According to the ministry, they include Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin; his deputy, Leo Varadkar; the chairman of the Irish parliament's lower chamber, Sean O Fearghail; Foreign and Defense Minister Simon Coveney; Justice Minister Helen McEntee; Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe; and other Irish ministers and lawmakers.
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