A fundraiser has been set on Facebook, with already more than €1,500 raised for the cause.

The figure is considerably higher in Co Cavan, where with 143 Ukrainian pupils are in schools.

The update was provided at a recent Monaghan County Council meeting.

The Ukrainian leader says 60 people were killed yesterday.

The United Nations wants to see 'co-ordination' with Moscow continue.

It's reported heavy fighting continues at the steel plant.

Part of the money raised at these events will also be donated to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Crude oil would be phased out within six months, and refined products by the end of the year.