Zelensky addresses joint sitting of the Oireachtas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address a joint sitting of the Oireachtas this morning via video link.

TDs, Senators and 45 foreign diplomats will gather in the Dáil chamber to hear the historic address by Mr Zelensky, whose country has been repelling a Russian invasion for the past six weeks.

According to RTE, President Zelensky is expected to speak for ten minutes, in an address which is likely to reference what he describes as war crimes in Bucha and other cities which were occupied by Russian forces.

He is also expected to mention his country's application to join the European Union - something he wants addressed urgently, and which the Government supports.

Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov was invited to attend today's event by Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl, but he had not replied by Monday's deadline.

RTÉ will provide live coverage of President Zelensky's address to the Oireachtas, beginning at 9.55am on RTÉ One, the RTÉ News Channel, RTÉ Radio 1 and online.