War In Europe

War in Ukraine

The latest news, views and analysis of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its impacts on wider geo-political affairs.

APTOPIX France Ukraine
Macron reportedly warned European leaders against potential US betrayal on Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron has reportedly warned European leaders that “there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory, without clarity on security guarantees,” German magazine Der Spiegel reported, quoting a leaked note from a recent call.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Donald Trump
Path to peace in Ukraine unclear, says Trump, as US envoys prepare to meet Kyiv official
Trump’s comments come after an hours-long meeting at the Kremlin between US envoys and Vladimir Putin failed to achieve a breakthrough

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Russia Putin
Ireland must decide how it will help protect Europe
We must ask ourselves how does a militarily neutral country protect itself in a rapidly deteriorating security environment?

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
'Thank you for not losing faith in us' - Zelenskyy grateful for Ireland's steadfast support
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland stands ready to contribute peacekeepers if a deal is reached, and will be “proactive” in securing Ukraine’s membership of the European Union.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Europe 'can’t run away from its own values', Zelenskyy tells packed Oireachtas
Europe 'can’t run away from its own values', Zelenskyy tells packed Oireachtas
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that peace is possible, but stressed it must be a 'real' peace, a 'just' peace — one that was 'without humiliation'

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Irish welcome for Zelenskyy marked by strong support — and notable dissent
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Irish welcome for Zelenskyy marked by strong support — and notable dissent
Zelenskyy’s first visit to Ireland highlights shared history, strong political support, and debate over opposition reaction to his Dáil address

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‘A brave and great man’: Ukrainians in Ireland welcome Zelenskyy to Dublin
‘A brave and great man’: Ukrainians in Ireland welcome Zelenskyy to Dublin
Ukrainians living in Ireland say President Zelenskyy’s Dublin visit brings pride, visibility and renewed urgency as the war grinds on

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Zelenskyy urges Ireland to ‘use your voice’ in opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Zelenskyy used his Oireachtas address to press Ireland for continued support, warning that Ukraine still faces an existential fight

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Russia Putin
Putin warns Europe: If you want war, then Russia will defeat you
Putin’s comments appeared aimed at driving a wedge between Washington and European capitals

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
Ireland can play a pivotal role in securing lasting peace in Ukraine
Our voice is one of peace and it is rooted in a history of overcoming disempowerment and the construction of reconciliation through dialogue, writes Senator Aubrey McCarthy 

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Ireland’s support rooted in shared history, Zelenskyy says during Dublin visit
Ireland’s support rooted in shared history, Zelenskyy says during Dublin visit
Zelenskyy thanks Irish people for supporting refugees and stresses need for long-term security guarantees as peace talks intensify

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War-Trump
US envoy to meet Putin for Ukraine peace plan talks
After months of frustration in his efforts to stop the fighting, US President Donald Trump is deploying officials to get traction for his peace proposals

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Nowhere in Ukraine is safe, now Ireland's new rules mean the doors are shut 
The Government's plan to reduce State-provided accommodation from 90 to 30 days would be a serious barrier to those fleeing a war zone, as Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine
Irish Examiner view: Unwavering Irish support for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received an open-arms welcome in most other parts of the world and particularly so across Europe

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Zelenskyy makes historic first visit to Ireland at a 'critical time' for Ukraine
Zelenskyy makes historic first visit to Ireland at a 'critical time' for Ukraine
European leaders are rallying to show their support for Ukraine's president following US-Ukrainian talks to revise a peace proposal that initially favouring Russia

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Belgium EU Defense Ukraine
US-Russia talks may press Kyiv for concessions, says EU foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas says negotiators should not ‘lose focus that it’s actually Russia who has started this war’

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine war
Trump’s Ukraine peace plan threatens European security
Trump’s peace plan represents a strategic defeat not only for Ukraine, but for all of Europe

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine war
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to arrive in Ireland today for first state visit
Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed the first official visit by a president and first lady of Ukraine to Ireland

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

'I am in awe of the people's resilience and determination': Stephen Molumphy on Defence Force missions in Ukraine
'I am in awe of the people's resilience and determination': Stephen Molumphy on Defence Force missions in Ukraine
The former Waterford senior hurling captain and Kerry manager, a lieutenant colonel in the Irish Defence Forces, has travelled to Ukraine as part of his work with EUMAM

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
Russian attacks kill two in Kyiv as diplomatic efforts to end war gain momentum
The latest assault on Kyiv came as Ukrainian peace negotiators are due to meet their US counterparts in America this weekend

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Switzerland Russia Ukraine War
Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigation widens
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the resignation of his chief of staff Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Trump
Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal
Steve Witkoff spoke to Yuri Ushakov on territorial control and suggested congratulating Donald Trump and framing talks more optimistically, audio recording suggests

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Trump
Trump says peace plan ‘fine-tuned’ and envoys being sent to Putin and Ukrainians
Mr Zelenskyy said late on Monday that “the list of necessary steps to end the war can become workable”.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Russia Ukraine war
US push for Ukraine peace deal gains momentum as attacks on Kyiv kill seven
US President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the nearly four-year war emerged last week

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Switzerland Russia Ukraine War
Ukraine makes significant changes to US ‘peace plan’, sources say
Some of Russia’s maximalist demands have been removed from original 28-point proposal, it is understood

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Trump Russia Ukraine War
S Fergus Finlay: Europe must stand against the worst appeasement since Munich
Europe, with one voice, must confront Trump. No more pandering, no more 'we agree with you Mr President but', writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit
EU leaders to discuss Ukraine peace deal at summit today
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend the meeting on the fringe of today's EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Switzerland Russia Ukraine War
US and Ukraine report progress on ending Russia war but offer few details
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said high-stakes talks in Geneva were “very worthwhile” and constituted the most productive day in “a very long time” on larger efforts to end the fighting

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Fine Gael think-in
European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee
Helen McEntee said it would not be acceptance for the EU not to be involved in shaping any deal to stop the fighting between Ukraine and Russia

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Trump
Trump accuses Ukraine of ingratitude as officials meet in Geneva on US peace plan
US President Donald Trump, who has championed the 28-point plan, said on Sunday that Ukraine had not been grateful for American efforts over the war, prompting Ukrainian officials to stress their gratitude to the US president for his support

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

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