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Sarah Harte: Every generation seems to have its Cuban missile crisis — Is this ours?
Donald Trump,Mark Rutte
‘Keep on dreaming’ if you think Europe could defend itself without US, Nato chief tells EU
Nato secretary Mark Rutte also said he doesn’t mind Trump publishing his private text messages before Davos

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Why are Ukraine and Russia not able to agree on the fate of Donetsk?
A top aide to Vladimir Putin said on Friday after talks between the Russian president and US envoys that there was no hope of sealing a deal to end the war in Ukraine unless disagreements over territory were resolved.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Davos
Get out of Greenland mode and stand up for yourself, Zelenskyy tells Europe
Ukraine president accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Donald Trump in blistering speech at Davos

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Donald Trump
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
Flurry of posts on Truth Social firmly set out Trump’s Greenland stance to European leaders

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Donald Trump
Morality, military might and a sense of mischief: key takeaways from Trump’s New York Times interview
Trump sounds off on Venezuela’s future, Taiwan’s security and his aims for Greenland, days after operation to seize Nicolás Maduro

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Belarus Russia Oreshnik
Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into Belarus
Assertion comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking Vladimir Putin’s palace in Novgorod

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Zelenskyy dismissed Russia's allegation as 'a complete fabrication' and the Kremlin's own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
Mr Trump said the United States was the driving force behind the potential peace process.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
Russia has attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, wounding at least 11 people, a day before key talks between Ukraine and the US.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

'Russia was behind drone incursion during Zelenskyy visit' say Irish security sources
'Russia was behind drone incursion during Zelenskyy visit' say Irish security sources
Security agencies believe Russia or its proxies were likely involved, as gaps in Ireland’s air and maritime defences come into focus

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Belgium Europe Summit
Taoiseach: EU loan to Ukraine sends strong signal of solidarity
Micheál Martin adds that it was 'disappointing' that EU leaders did not opt to secure the loan against Russia's frozen assets

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones
Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones
Ireland has been left scrambling to catch up amid the heated geopolitical situation and the emergence of 'hybrid warfare'

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Government pledges €300m for defence and anti-drone technology after Zelenskyy visit
Government ramps up defence spending, including €15m for anti-drone systems, after drones were detected near Zelenskyy’s flight

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

SPAIN-CRIME-DRUGS
'We must match drone and robot tech that criminals and terrorists are using' – Europol
Police forces, including An Garda Síochána, must adapt to fight technology-enabled crime amid the surge of illegal use of drones and robots, according to EU law enforcement agency

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Emergency security meeting called over drone sightings during Zelenskyy's Dublin visit
Emergency security meeting called over drone sightings during Zelenskyy's Dublin visit
The Oireachtas National Security Committee will hold an emergency meeting to examine the sighting of drones near the flight path of Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelenskyy when he visited Dublin last week, writes Paul Hosford

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Retiring Irish navy chief warns of Cold War-level global threat
Retiring Irish navy chief warns of Cold War-level global threat
Commodore Michael Malone spoke to the 'Irish Examiner' about geopolitical threats — and memories of his 44 years of service including the navy's response to the 1985 Air India disaster 

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

France Ukraine
'No mistrust' between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says
French president’s remarks come a day after a report claimed he had warned Washington could betray Kyiv

Fri, 05 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

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

South Africa G20
Louise Burne: Donald Trump manages to loom over G20 without even being there 
Meanwhile, Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesman said Ireland was at the summit due to its 'strong bilateral relationship' and 'alignment' with South Africa 

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Dan Driscoll
Zelenskyy say he won't betray Ukrainian interests in US-led peace process
In a somber video statement, Zelenskyy pledged to work with the United States on the plan but said he expects more political pressure over the next week

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Royal Navy shadow Russian ship
Fears grow over Russian spy ship near Ireland as Zelenskyy visit approaches
Security fears rise as Russian vessel Yantar, capable of launching submersibles and drones, moves south towards Ireland ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Defence gaps mean sabotage of gas energy supply could be 'crippling' for Ireland
Defence gaps mean sabotage of gas energy supply could be 'crippling' for Ireland
'Ireland needs military assets — sensors, drones, naval patrol ships, and patrol aircraft — and clear and coordinated leadership'

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Barry Andrews: At the front, it's clear Ireland must continue to support Ukraine
If cuts to Ukrainian supports here are necessary, due to the accommodation crisis in Ireland, then we should make up that support in other ways, writes MEP Barry Andrews

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Sergiy Kyslytsya
Neutrality a 'thing of the past' given threat from Russia, says Ukrainian minister
Sergiy Kyslytsya's comments were echoed by the Finnish ambassador who said her country's love for neutrality 'changed very quickly' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Russia Ukraine
Russian commanders appoint 'execution shooters' to target soldiers who refuse to fight, report claims
In several cases, officers allegedly ordered drone operators to drop grenades on their own men, disguising the killings as battlefield strikes

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Russia Putin
Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’
China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in Ukraine

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

APTOPIX China Parade
Authoritarian states have powerful reach — even in Ireland
The return to authoritarianism worldwide — not least in the US — will have ramifications for internationally-linked universities and corporations here, write Alexander Dukalskis and Alexander Cooley

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Denmark Drones
The EU is preparing for war – is Ireland?
With a marine territory 10 times our landmass, and which includes much of the northern hemisphere’s critical subsea cables, Ireland's defence capabilities should be built around maritime capacity, writes Edward Burke 

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
British parts found in Russian drones being used to bomb Ukraine – Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for tougher sanctions for British firms supplying parts for Russian drones being used to bomb Ukraine.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences
China and North Korea linked to cybercrime groups targeting Ireland  
EU cyber agency ENISA said Russian state cyber groups continuously targeted EU states with cyberespionage but found no reported incidents of Russian activity in Ireland

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Irish people have a 'degree of naivety' about 'existential threats' from Russia, says Taoiseach
Irish people have a 'degree of naivety' about 'existential threats' from Russia, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has claimed there is a "degree of naivety" among the Irish public as to the "existential threats" from Russia and other aggressors.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Danish Economy Ahead Of 2026 Budget Law Proposal
Even in laid-back Copenhagen, Europe feels chill wind of geopolitical tension
Tensions have been ramping up on the European mainland, most recently in the shape of Poland, Estonia, and Denmark itself experiencing suspected Russian drone incursions 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Denmark Airport
Ireland will collaborate with other EU states on security amid concern over Russia
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it made sense for Ireland to work with EU states that have expertise in drones, protection of undersea cables, and cyberattacks

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Irish humanitarians prepare for trip to Ukraine
Irish humanitarians prepare for trip to Ukraine
Kilkenny men rescue emergency vehicles from the scrapyard — and turn them into a life-saving mission in Ukraine

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Four killed as Russia unleashes major missile and drone attack on Ukraine
It was the first major bombardment since an air attack on Kyiv killed at least 21 people last month

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

What Ursula von der Leyen’s EU energy plans mean for Ireland’s soaring household bills
What Ursula von der Leyen’s EU energy plans mean for Ireland’s soaring household bills
As energy bills rise again, EU leaders push sweeping reforms — but Ireland faces warnings it is lagging behind targets

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Academics disagree with Catherine Connolly's 'German militarisation' comments
Academics disagree with Catherine Connolly's 'German militarisation' comments
History and politics professors say foreign aggression was behind the rearmament under Adolf Hitler, while defence against Russian aggression was the purpose of Germany's current spending increase

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Russia China Taiwan
Russia helping China prepare for potential invasion of Taiwan, says think tank
Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare for an airborne invasion of Taiwan, according to an analysis of leaked Russian documents by a London think tank.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Colm O'Regan: When it comes to fascists, 'over there' is now too close for comfort
Colm O'Regan: When it comes to fascists, 'over there' is now too close for comfort
"Our fascist types so far here have been nutters or incompetents or both. Often divided. But that won’t last. There will come someone who is smarter, funnier, more charismatic and reasonable. Some JD Vance with a warchest of money from abroad."

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Trump US Turkey
Trump could lift ban on fighter jet sales to Turkey after talks with Erdogan
President Donald Trump has held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House and signalled that the United States might soon lift its hold on sales of advanced fighter jets to Ankara.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
'War is a stain on humanity': Catherine Connolly says Ireland 'must call out the abuse of power'
The Independent presidential candidate doubled down on her criticism of the military industrial complex, which originally came up in a debate at UCD on Wednesday

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Celtic FC v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off First Leg
Uefa closer to Israel ban, but will Fifa defy Trump?
UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza. A majority of UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favour of suspending Israeli teams from international play, The Associated Press has reported.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

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