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

<p>This screenshot of the Interpol webpage shows a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. Picture: Interpol via AP</p>

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Ukrainian woman named as suspect in Monaco bombing

The suspect’s escape route was traced, including the journey from France into Italy, and then across several European countries up to her country of residence

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking during a press conference today at UCC as Ireland begins its presidency of the EU Council. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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Nationalising Aughinish is not being discussed – Taoiseach

<p>A residential apartment building is seen damaged after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)</p>

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

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Paul Hosford: For much of the public, the EU presidency will bring nothing but disruption

Irish EU Presidency

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Irish Examiner view: EU presidency focus must remain at home

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

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

High security, low visibility for Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit at EU ceremony

High security, low visibility for Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit at EU ceremony

Outside the walled enclave of Dublin Castle, life continued as normal. While the uniformed presence was noticeable, it was not intrusive

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

Government must make the case for increased defence spending, says Taoiseach

Government must make the case for increased defence spending, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says Irish people do not see defence spending in the same way as countries which border Russia

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Zelenskyy calls for sanctions on companies in European countries 'controlled by Russia'

Zelenskyy calls for sanctions on companies in European countries 'controlled by Russia'

Speaking at the opening ceremony to mark Ireland's presidency of the EU, the Ukrainian president said such companies were 'supplying the aggressor with essential materials' for its ongoing war against Ukraine

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Ukraine's EU bid can continue during war, Taoiseach says as Ireland begins European presidency

Taoiseach also says Ireland will push for an EU-wide age verification system and trade measures during its presidency

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

Ukrainian families have 'nowhere to go' after being told to leave Trabolgan accommodation

Ukrainian families have 'nowhere to go' after being told to leave Trabolgan accommodation

'Every day I search for rental accommodation, but we face obstacle after obstacle,' says mother of two

Thu, 25 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

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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

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

Ukraine and Moldova were quickly accepted as EU candidate countries in 2022, having filed applications days after Russia’s full-scale invasion

Sun, 14 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

Colin Sheridan: Expertly operating the machinery of influence

Colin Sheridan: Expertly operating the machinery of influence

We are in living in the age of influencer journalism

Sat, 13 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

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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

Spent nuclear fuel storage building near Chornobyl power plant damaged by Russian drone strike

Spent nuclear fuel storage building near Chornobyl power plant damaged by Russian drone strike

The International Atomic Energy Agency said its experts were preparing to visit the site and radiation levels at the site remained within established levels

Sun, 07 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

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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

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

Irish Cabinet meeting

Free accommodation for Ukrainians to be withdrawn by March 2027

Free state accommodation for Ukrainians living in Ireland will be withdrawn by March 2027 and payments will be available to those who return home, the Justice Minister has said.

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Nuclear option: Adi Roche says Ireland should commit to renewables rather than nukes

Nuclear option: Adi Roche says Ireland should commit to renewables rather than nukes

Chornobyl activist ADI ROCHE says Ireland should resist the push to adopt nuclear power generation, while NEIL MICHAEL provides a historical insight into Ireland's opposition to nukes

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Minister mulling plan for payments to Ukrainian refugees after they return home

Minister mulling plan for payments to Ukrainian refugees after they return home

The Minister for Migration’s comments come during an uneasy three-day truce between Russia and Ukraine

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit to Washington DC

Shona Murray: EU's bids to mollify Trump were met with nothing but chaos, tariffs, and war

All of those auditioning to be the EU's 'Trump whisperer' have been roundly rebuffed. Some say it's time for Europe to break away from the US and go it alone

Sat, 09 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

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