#Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia report hacks of emergency alert apps, spreading false warnings

"The air alert app appears to have been subjected to enemy influence," Ukraine's airforce said on Telegram

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Shona Murray: Putin says he does not want war with Europe. His actions tell a different story

Drone incursions, attacks on civilian targets and delays in US weapons deliveries are testing European security and support for Kyiv

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

State spending on international protection hits cumulative total of €7.8bn since 2015

New quarterly figures show the Department of Justice is spending less on international protection, as support for Ukrainian refugees is reeled in, with spending among the State's top 30 suppliers dropping to €126.7m per quarter from a 2024 peak of €163.6m

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Near 2,500 Ukrainian refugees apply to remain in Ireland on longer-term basis

New temporary protection transition scheme will allow those who fled Ukraine to remain after temporary protection ends, with permission to stay for up to two years

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Shona Murray: Trump is weakening Ukraine and the ICC — will Europe finally stand up to Washington?

As Washington targets the International Criminal Court and weakens support for Ukraine, Shona Murray asks whether Europe will challenge Trump

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Removing right to cook from Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents denies their humanity

In the 2010s, there was a media storm set off by reports that the thousands of people in Direct Provision were not permitted to cook for themselves. The State was forced to concede, yet here we are again.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: Who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?

A war of words has erupted over who is responsible for the restrictions on Starshield access in Ukraine

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

The strikes are part of a mounting campaign by Moscow to knock out the Ukrainian energy grid as winter approaches.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Helen McEntee: Triple lock not working for Ireland

Ukraine facing 'darkest winter', defence minister tells Representative Association of Commissioned Officers annual conference

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Zelenskyy says US has resumed intelligence sharing on Russian missile strikes

He said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Seven killed in Ukraine as Russia targets civilian areas in missile blitz

The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky scrambled to ensure more American and European help during a visit to Norway.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Shona Murray: Trump’s deals with Putin are putting all of Europe at risk

Shona Murray says that Donald Trump’s decisions are strengthening Russia, undermining Ukraine and exposing Europe’s dangerous dependence on Washington

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelensky says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Zelensky's relations with Trump have been testy, particularly after a February 2025 Oval Office meeting descended into a shouting ⁠match.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast

Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings

Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access

Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side after four years of war

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Ukraine had no warning from partners on incoming Kyiv missile strike – Zelenskyy

Mr Zelenskyy said Russia had attacked Ukraine with more than 100 weapons since Monday evening

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Trump's call to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukrainian president 'concerning', McEntee says

The US president suggested over the weekend that Mr Zelensky had not done enough to end his country’s war with Russia

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

State spend on refugee and asylum accommodation to decline by €682m next year

Increased funding for Garda recruitment and measures to tackle domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence have also been promised by justice minister Jim O'Callaghan.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Russian bomb kills 33 in street in east Ukraine stronghold

A Russian bomb attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, authorities said on Thursday, describing it as a targeted strike on civilians in the key ‌stronghold sought by Moscow.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in attack Kyiv saw coming

Ukraine intelligence services had concluded that Russia was building up for a “massive” strike

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Ireland risks losing its moral clarity over Aughinish debacle

Germany's handling of similar issues provides a path for Ireland now — we must use it, or our moral stances are forever open to question, writes John Katsos

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

Attack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump

US president blames attacks for driving up fuel prices before midterms, though analysts say his Iran war is main cause

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Ukraine turns down offer of €20m fleet of armoured vehicles from Defence Forces

When the vehicles were withdrawn from active duty, the Defence Forces 'made an offer' to donate the vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces, but 'this was declined as the fleet was deemed unsuitable for their requirements', report shows

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Russia warns it could use nuclear weapons if Nato tries to isolate Kaliningrad

Moscow accused Nato of escalating tensions and warned any attempt to isolate the Russian exclave could trigger a military response

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Carbon tax changes under consideration as minister defends home energy grants

The Government is considering changes to carbon tax as rising energy and fuel costs put pressure on households and businesses

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv

Jet-powered drones are increasingly targeting Ukraine’s capital, with medical centre also hit

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

War in Ukraine

Trump says he met Putin envoy at White House event with 'all of Europe' deal on cards

Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers

'We need to save people': Ukrainian leaders come to Dublin to plead with EU for interceptors and air defence

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

US to mediate talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week

'We feel lost, we don’t know what to do': Ukrainian residents told to leave Cork hotel in three months

Ukraine and Russia report hacks of emergency alert apps, spreading false warnings

Shona Murray: Putin says he does not want war with Europe. His actions tell a different story

State spending on international protection hits cumulative total of €7.8bn since 2015

Near 2,500 Ukrainian refugees apply to remain in Ireland on longer-term basis

Shona Murray: Trump is weakening Ukraine and the ICC — will Europe finally stand up to Washington?

Removing right to cook from Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents denies their humanity

Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: Who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?

Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

Helen McEntee: Triple lock not working for Ireland

Zelenskyy says US has resumed intelligence sharing on Russian missile strikes

Seven killed in Ukraine as Russia targets civilian areas in missile blitz

Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine

Shona Murray: Trump’s deals with Putin are putting all of Europe at risk

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelensky says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast

Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings

Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access

Ukraine had no warning from partners on incoming Kyiv missile strike – Zelenskyy

Trump's call to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukrainian president 'concerning', McEntee says

Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

State spend on refugee and asylum accommodation to decline by €682m next year

Russian bomb kills 33 in street in east Ukraine stronghold

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in attack Kyiv saw coming

Ireland risks losing its moral clarity over Aughinish debacle

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump

Ukraine turns down offer of €20m fleet of armoured vehicles from Defence Forces

Russia warns it could use nuclear weapons if Nato tries to isolate Kaliningrad

Carbon tax changes under consideration as minister defends home energy grants

‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv

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