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War in Ukraine

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

'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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan 'to defend the future of the continent'
After talks ended in the early hours of Friday, the president of the European Council, António Costa, told reporters: 'We committed and we delivered'

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Netherlands Ukraine Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says peace proposals could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with US officials for a peace deal to end his country’s nearly could be finalised within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before further ...

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Australia Shooting
Irish Examiner view: Ireland is not immune to antisemitism
Targeted graffiti in Dublin, explicitly calling for Jews to be killed, has been identified in recent months

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Germany Russia Ukraine War
Russia indicates it is open to Ukraine joining EU as part of deal – US officials
Russia has indicated it is open to joining the European Union (EU) as part of a potential peace deal to end the war, according to US officials.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Government wants to fund Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets, Helen McEntee says
Government wants to fund Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets, Helen McEntee says
The foreign affairs minister said the Government believed using frozen assets to fund Ukraine through a 'reparations loan' was the best way forward despite opposition from other EU countries

Mon, 15 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

Russia Ukraine War Elections Explainer
Zelenskyy says peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Donald Trump long boasted about being able to solve Russia’s war in Ukraine in a day, but in recent months has complained bitterly about a lack of progress

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Zelenskyy to hold talks with 30 countries as Trump pushes for Russia peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was holding urgent talks on Thursday with leaders and officials from about 30 countries that are supporting effort to obtain fair terms for an end to the war with Russia.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Eurovision 2025
Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026
The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War Elections Explainer
Ukraine to give revised peace plan to US as Kyiv readies for talks with partners
Washington’s goal of a swift compromise to stop the fighting that followed Russia’s all-out invasion in February 2022 is reducing Kyiv’s room for manoeuvre

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Taoiseach rejects Russian ambassador's denial after drones seen on Zelenskyy flight path
Taoiseach rejects Russian ambassador's denial after drones seen on Zelenskyy flight path
"This is the same ambassador who assured us in 2022 that Russia had no plans to invade Ukraine," said Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Britain Russia Ukraine War
Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
The Ukrainian president met early on Tuesday with Pope Leo at Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence outside Rome

Tue, 09 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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Taoiseach 'not surprised' drones were used in attempt to disrupt Zelenskyy's Irish visit
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says drones spotted near Zelenskyy’s flight path were part of coordinated threats to EU and Ukrainian interests

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Ireland Ukraine
Trump says Zelenskyy ‘isn’t ready’ to accept US peace deal ahead of UK meeting with European leaders
Ukraine’s president set to meet the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in London on Monday

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Moscow praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Dmitry Peskov said the updated strategic document was largely in line with Moscow’s vision

Sun, 07 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

Ireland Ukraine
Ukraine will ‘keep working in good faith’ to achieve peace, says Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president said on Saturday he had been given an update over the phone by US and Ukrainian officials at the talks, which have entered a third day

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War Servicewomen
Russia unleashes massive overnight attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after US and Ukrainian officials said they will meet for a third day of talks on Saturday.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Gardaí investigating report of drones near Dublin Airport during Zelenskyy visit
Police are investigating the presence of drones over Ireland during Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit. Mr Zelenskyy gave of the Oireachtas earlier this week and met with Government figures and President Catherine Connolly.

Sat, 06 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

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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