NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Protesters from the Irish Syria Solidarity Movement who joined with the Ukraine Solidarity supporters today to mark the 11th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution with a protest vigil outside the embassy of the Russian Federation in Ireland Sam Boal Sam Boal

• Eamon Ryan ruled out supporting trade union Siptu’s call to turn away a cargo ship carrying Russian oil from Dublin Port.
• Poland’s transport minister said he would welcome Irish intervention which would take pressure off his country’s borders as refugees flee the war in Ukraine. 
• A Ukrainian woman living in Waterford spoke of relatives in Russia who “refuse to believe” the war is even taking place. 
• A quarter of adults in Ireland believe the Government should have contributed to an EU arms package for military equipment in aid of Ukraine.
• A motorcyclist in his 30s died in a crash in Co Limerick.
• Micheál Martin said there is an increasing view within Northern Ireland that the Brexit protocol is working.
• An independent review established to examine allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in the Defence Forces is now accepting submissions.
• TDs Charlie Flanagan and Richard Boyd-Barrett debated neutrality.  

THE WORLD

Russian’s army tanks move down a street on the outskirts of Mariupol, Ukraine Evgeniy Maloletka / AP Evgeniy Maloletka / AP / AP

#UKRAINE Here are all the latest developments in Ukraine today as they happened.

#SAUDI ARABRIA State media announced the executions of 81 people in the country.

#DR CONGO A train crash has resulted in over 60 people killed, according to officials. 

PARTING SHOT

After a struggle, Ireland saw off England by a fine score of 32-15 at Twickenham.

They had a one man advantage for the vast majority of the game, leaving them in the end with a bonus point win and still in within a shot of claiming top spot in the Six Nations table next weekend. The 42 has a look back at the game here.