The team investigating the downing of a Malaysian Airlines jet in eastern Ukraine says criminal proceedings will be opened against four suspects.

The Kremlin’s military aggression in 2014 finally failed because of Ukraine’s strengthened links with the West, says Carl Bildt

Last week, the Irish Examiner published an opinion piece from the Russian ambassador marking the fifth anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. Olena Shaloput of the Ukrainian Embassy responds

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reported to have been killed in Kiev, has shown up at a news conference in Ukraine.

The Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman launched their 2017 report yesterday.

Roma striker Edin Dzeko is hoping his side can catch Champions League opponents Shakhtar Donetsk cold in their quarter-final tie tonight.

The team investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine has appealed for information about a photograph prosecutors believe features the rocket that blew the passenger jet out of the sky, killing all 298 on board.

The United States will respond by September 1 to Russia's attempt to force a major reduction in American diplomatic staff, Rex Tillerson has said.

No opposition leader can muster a vision inspiring enough to compete with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, says Leonid Bershidsky

Leaders of the world's top economic powers have reaffirmed their support for free trade but tempered the statement by acknowledging countries could defend their home companies and markets against unfair practices.

During a tense appearance with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr Putin said accusations of meddling in last year's US presidential election were "simply rumours".

LATEST: Theresa May vowed to support Ukraine in the face of the "threat" from Moscow as she welcomes Petro Poroshenko to Downing Street.

The EU needs to be rethought and move away from the ‘one size fits all’ to something more flexible, writes Richard Haass

Chernobyl Children International are preparing to celebrate the major role that Ireland plays in helping to save the lives of hundreds of children born with genetic heart defects in Eastern Ukraine.

Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine have said they are taking over scores of factories and mines in the region, many of them belonging to a tycoon whose foundation has been the largest provider of humanitarian aid to the war-battered population.

Pope Francis has wished Christmas peace on people scarred by wars and those who lost loved ones to terrorism that he says is sowing "fear and death" in many cities and countries.

Ukraine is nationalising its largest bank following concerns over its stability.

The uncertainty of administrational transition is greater in the Trump era and while it is not time to hit the bunker just yet, it wouldn’t hurt to have one nearby, writes Carl Bildt

Jose Mourinho praised Henrikh Mkhitaryan's determination to impress, improve and influence after his fine solo goal helped Manchester United's progress to the Europa League knockout stages.

UEFA has downplayed security fears surrounding Manchester United's Europa League match with Zorya Luhansk despite recent attacks on travelling fans in Ukraine.

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may see the US lose key allies, writes Mark Champion

No air defence missile systems have ever been sent from Russia to Ukraine, Moscow military officials insist.

Dutch-led criminal investigators say they have solid evidence that a Malaysian jet was shot down by a Buk missile moved into eastern Ukraine from Russia.

A Dutch-led probe has found that the missile that downed a Malaysian jet, killing 298, was fired from an area controlled by Ukraine rebels, according to relatives of the victims.

The International Monetary Fund has approved a one billion US dollar (€890m) loan disbursement for Ukraine, after a year's delay amid concerns over corruption and the slow pace of reform.

Our reaction on next weekend’s international break tells you something about what The Special One has already changed at Old Trafford. 

Russia has warned it could break diplomatic ties with Ukraine over reported security incidents in Crimea, something it did not do even after annexing the disputed territory or throwing its support behind separatist rebels in the east.

Russia made it to Rio by the skin of its teeth and it may see Putin suspend his bid for military glory, writes Nina L Khrushcheva

Russian president Vladimir Putin said in a July Fourth message to President Barack Obama that he hopes ties between the two countries will get back on track.

Russia and its military has proven prowess in learning lessons from its failures, writes Geoffrey Roberts

Russian president Vladimir Putin assured citizens that he was trying to relieve the hardships inflicted on them by the slowing economy and the financial knock-on effects of Russia’s stand-off with the West.

Humanitarian Adi Roche, whose charity has delivered some €100m in aid to people affected by the world’s worst nuclear accident, said she is humbled by Cork City Council’s decision to confer her with the Freedom of Cork.

Europe’s fear of IS and the US’s election uncertainty have diverted attention from Vladimir Putin’s ambitions, writes Agnia Grigas

A Ukrainian pilot charged over the deaths of two Russian journalists has denounced her trial as a farce.

Nina L Khrushcheva says the Russian president has an unlikely bedfellow in Donald Trump, whose bullying style from the stump is similar to his own

Ukraine has said it will not repay $3bn (€2.76bn) in bonds due to Russia.

US secretary of state John Kerry has opened talks with Russia’s foreign minister in a bid to narrow divisions over how to end Syria’s civil war and restore stability in eastern Ukraine.