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<p>The company, whose warehouses have been systematically targeted by Ukraine in recent weeks, said firefighters were working at the scene. Picture: AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky.</p>

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Russia's Wildberries says warehouse in Vladimir region is on fire after Ukrainian drone attack

The Russia online retailer shared the news on Monday

<p>A young boy touches an unexploded Iranian projectile that landed in an open field in the outskirts of Qamishli, Syria, this March. File picture Baderkhan Ahmad/AP</p>

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Colin Sheridan: The world has grown accustomed to constant war and conflict

<p>Local residents react outside a residential building partially destroyed as a result of Russian missile strikes in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on July 30, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Picture: YURIY DYACHYSHYN / AFP via Getty Images</p>

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Russia accused of violating Polish airspace after missile explosion near village

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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Aughinish Alumina refinery

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Donnacha Ó Beacháin: Refusal to act on Aughinish is deeply damaging to our reputation in EU

Niall Collins: No 'quick fix' solution to Aughinish Alumina exports

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Niall Collins: No 'quick fix' solution to Aughinish Alumina exports

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

'Hopefully this will end at some point': Taoiseach sees a miracle amid the war in Ukraine

Poignant visit to Kyiv’s iconic cathedral leaves Micheál Martin in no doubt about Ukraine’s spirit of resilience or its capacity to rebuild from the ashes

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Louise Burne: Taoiseach pays tribute to 'ordinary Ukrainians with extraordinary resolve' in Kyiv

During his Kyiv visit, Micheál Martin didn't have to look far to find those who, he said, 'continue to endure, to resist, and to fight to defend your homes and your freedom'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Shona Murray: The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, yet they fail to do so on Israel

Shona Murray: The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, yet they fail to do so on Israel

This week the EU rightfully proudly announced the passage of the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Yet the banning trade with Israeli settlements has yet to happen

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link

Taoiseach announces additional €125m in support for Ukraine as discussions focus on sanctions and the Aughinish Alumina investigation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery

Letters to the Editor: Ireland should not export anything that could be used for warfare

A reader says Aughinish Alumina products should not be exported to Russia — but the same criteria should apply to Israel: Significant Irish exports there include computer hardware and software

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Royal Navy deployed to shadow Russian warship

Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise off UK coast

Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and conducted 30-minute drill south of Plymouth

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery

Government accused of 'sleepwalking' into alumina exports crisis

Simon Harris pushed back on the criticism over Aughinish Alumina, saying ministers would be led by an upcoming report from the Department of Enterprise

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery

Minister says Aughinish Alumina consultation could prejudice Russia review

Peter Burke says independent investigators must complete their work before any wider engagement on the future of the Limerick facility

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Russia sanctions are ‘priority’ for Irish presidency of EU says Helen McEntee

Russia sanctions are ‘priority’ for Irish presidency of EU says Helen McEntee

Minister McEntee is in Brussels to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish

Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish

John Moran wrote to Micheál Martin calling on the Government to ensure Aughinish Alumina workers are 'at the table' amid concerns for 1,000 jobs at the plant

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia threaten to overshadow Ireland's EU presidency

Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia threaten to overshadow Ireland's EU presidency

Even if the export of alumina to Russia is barred, there may still be a market for the raw material

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia

Shona Murray argues Ireland should work with the EU to end alumina exports that could support Russia's war effort

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government

Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government

Peter Burke said there were around 1,000 people directly employed by the Co Limerick plant and its supply chain, with around 900 further jobs being supported

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery

Minister to get report on Aughinish Alumina's Russian exports 'within 10 days' after 'clarifications'

The Department of Enterprise is engaged with Ukrainian and Swedish authorities on the report

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Minister denies Aughinish Alumina controversy dominating EU presidency

Minister denies Aughinish Alumina controversy dominating EU presidency

Thomas Byrne said Ireland has been proactive on sanctions against Russia and pushed back on the level of attention received by alumina exports

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan: 'I don’t understand how anybody could watch a hare being chased'

Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan: 'I don’t understand how anybody could watch a hare being chased'

MP says her personal view on hare coursing is 'not hidden' and that she wants to see it banned

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War

Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hit for second consecutive night

Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight on Wednesday

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

European Parliament votes to ban export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain

European Parliament votes to ban export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain

Government must consider nationalising the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick to prevent exports to Russia, says Fianna Fáil MEP

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Nationalising Aughinish is not being discussed – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was speaking ahead of welcoming Ursula von der Leyen and the EU College of Commissioners to Cork — and in the wake of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Dublin yesterday

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Russia Ukraine War

At least 20 dead as Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Ukraine capital targeted as Russia faces fuel shortages after long-range strikes against its oil refineries

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Ukrainian president warns Aughinish Alumina probe must not drag on for months

Ukrainian president warns Aughinish Alumina probe must not drag on for months

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 'every tonne' of raw material that ends up in Russia is being used against Ukraine

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Taoiseach pledges steadfast support for Ukraine during Ireland's EU Presidency

Taoiseach says Ireland will press for tougher sanctions on Russia and advance Ukraine's EU accession negotiations

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Monaco Explosion

Monaco in shock after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian-born business leader

Normally safe principality left reeling from apartment blast, which also injured Vadym Iermolaiev’s wife and child

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Russia Orthodox Easter

Dorcha Lee: The end of peace in Europe has completely exposed our depleted Defence Forces

Sticking with neutrality means robustly defending our neutrality, writes Dorcha Lee

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

Results of investigation into whether Limerick plant is contributing to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine awaited, Taoiseach says

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Russia Ukraine War

Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike

Mayor of Russian capital claims ‌about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirts

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Sanctions on Limerick plant suspected of exporting alumina for Russia’s war in Ukraine could impact Ireland’s electricity grid

Sanctions on Limerick plant suspected of exporting alumina for Russia’s war in Ukraine could impact Ireland’s electricity grid

Peter Burke highlighted the economic impact on Ireland of sanctions but said: 'If there are products being exported to Russia that are being used in the Russian military complex, action will have to be taken'

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Israel Minister Explainer

EU foreign ministers fail to agree sanctions against Israel over Gaza genocide

However, following an intervention by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, the European Commission will be requested to outline proposals to end trade with the occupied territories

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Military co-operation with Britain critical to protecting maritime infrastructure, ambassador says

Military co-operation with Britain critical to protecting maritime infrastructure, ambassador says

Royal Navy frigate visit highlights growing security focus on undersea infrastructure, drones and Russian naval activity

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Shona Murray: Europe stood with Ireland on Brexit — now Ireland must stand with Europe

Shona Murray: Europe stood with Ireland on Brexit — now Ireland must stand with Europe

From cyber interference to drone incursions, Ireland faces shared European security challenges despite its neutrality

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis

Renewed calls for energy credits as more than 500,000 in arrears on bills

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a close ally and supporter of Putin, 'retains a controlling share of the company that has a majority ownership of Aughinish Alumina'

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will not support any measures that help Putin’s war machine – Tánaiste

Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will not support any measures that help Putin’s war machine – Tánaiste

Simon Harris and An Taoiseach say Department of Enterprise probe must be allowed continue — but neither would push back against any EU sanctions affecting the plant

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Ireland's European Union presidency will not disrupt Dáil's work – Taoiseach

Ireland's European Union presidency will not disrupt Dáil's work – Taoiseach

Government announces six-month programme which begins with a European Commission meeting in Cork on July 2

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Donald Trump,Pete Hegseth,Steve Witkoff

Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests

Poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attack

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

In 2022, Irish officials formulated a plan to nationalise Aughinish Alumina, as a 'last resort'. The plant's alumina is key to the Russian war effort, and other European countries have done this already, writes journalist Jason Corcoran

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

EU sanctions on Russia to exclude Aughinish alumina, says EU foreign affairs chief

EU foreign affairs chief says sanctions loopholes must close while Ireland awaits findings of Aughinish investigation

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

From Aughinish to data centres, Ireland faces growing questions about the true cost of protecting jobs

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war

Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war

Taoiseach also said he 'regretted' that Michael Healy-Rae resigned from government

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Russia Ukraine War

McEntee welcomes breakthrough in EU accession for Ukraine and Moldova

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed a breakthrough in EU accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova after a two-year deadlock in the procedure.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

CSO export figures on Aughinish alumina shipments to Russia are inaccurate, minister claims

CSO export figures on Aughinish alumina shipments to Russia are inaccurate, minister claims

Minister says an ongoing investigation has uncovered discrepancies in official data on alumina exports to Russia

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion

Drones, GPS jamming, and other hybrid aggressions from Russia are putting Europe's eastern flank under renewed threat

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict

Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict

The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, including the rape of male detainees.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns

Government insists sanctions on the Limerick alumina plant could have significant economic consequences across the EU

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Tight security as Moscow marks Victory Day with Red Square parade

Tight security as Moscow marks Victory Day with Red Square parade

Russia warned that if Ukraine attempts to disrupt festivities, it will carry out a 'massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv'

Sat, 09 May, 2026