War In Europe

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 Ukraine Drone Attack
Ukraine wants Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia struck a residential building, killing a woman and a child, Russian officials said on Wednesday

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident
Ukraine prepares to mark ‌Sunday's 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Germany Ukraine
Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones
Russia has occupied about 20% of Ukraine so far

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Peter Magyar
Who is Péter Magyar: Hungary’s next leader energised voters but is ‘a dark horse’
Ex-government insider turned Orbán critic is authentic and passionate but his proposed policies are short on details

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-WAR
Paul Hosford: Life goes on in Kyiv as Russia's war on Ukraine grinds on
Ukrainians have resisted the invading Russians for four years and sometimes that means going about your day while trying to reassure yourself about wailing air-raid sirens, writes Acting Political Editor Paul Hosford in Kyiv

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

HUNGARY-POLITICS-ORBAN
Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition
Orban's exit would also deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of his main ally in the EU and send shockwaves ​through Western right-wing circles, including the White House

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Russia ‘strikes Ukraine with drones’ despite Putin-declared ceasefire
Russia has continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer said.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

TOPSHOT-PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT
Colin Sheridan: Children are no longer just caught in the crossfire of war — they are targets
Hospitals raided. Schools blown to smithereens. Boy soldiers. Girls forced into sexual slavery. Entire generations grow up knowing nothing but instability. Childhood, as a concept, becomes abstract.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports
Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports
The Irish Examiner's Security Correspondent learned more about the challenges facing Ireland's naval service when he visited the Haulbowline naval base in Cork Harbour

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Silhouettes of people enjoying the sunset on the atlantic ocean
Paul Hosford: Dare we hope that the curse of living in a continued crisis lifts soon?
After a decade of seemingly endless crisis and tumult, it is hard to see how much more the public has left to give, writes Paul Hosford

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Ireland's FM McEntee visits Kyiv
Paul Hosford: Ukraine war merely another chapter in Russia's aggression against its neighbour
Russia's full-scale invasion of the country has meant that up to one third of Ukrainian children remain displaced

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Ireland's FM McEntee visits Kyiv
Hungary 'betraying' EU by holding up Ukraine funding, says Helen McEntee
Foreign affairs minister believes Hungary has betrayed the bloc by siding with Russia

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

No contradiction between Ireland's support for Ukraine and alumina shipments to Russia, says Helen McEntee
No contradiction between Ireland's support for Ukraine and alumina shipments to Russia, says Helen McEntee
The minister for foreign affairs continues her visit to Kyiv on Wednesday

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Paul Hosford: Ministerial meeting in Ukrainian bomb shelter reminds us of the stakes 
Paul Hosford: Ministerial meeting in Ukrainian bomb shelter reminds us of the stakes 
The pitch to ministers was simple: allow money to flow into Ukraine because it is in European interests to do so, writes Paul Hosford in Kyiv

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Zelenskyy warns Europe’s future depends on outcome of Ukraine war
Ukrainian president urges EU unity, warning war’s outcome will shape Europe’s security and criticising Hungary’s veto stance

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Taoiseach and Polish prime minister blast Hungary’s ‘sinister’ contacts with Russia
Irish and Polish leaders strongly criticise Hungary after alleged covert talks with Russia raise concerns over EU unity

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Government Trade Forum
Helen McEntee to join EU foreign affairs ministers in Kyiv for 'united message' of support for Ukraine
The informal meeting of the EU's foreign affairs ministers will include discussions with president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, writes acting Political Editor, Paul Hosford, in Kyiv

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

O'Callaghan: Gardaí have tech to respond to drone threats during EU presidency 
O'Callaghan: Gardaí have tech to respond to drone threats during EU presidency 
Gardaí have the appropriate technology to respond to any threats from drones on land, the Justice Minister has said as concerns escalate about security ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Cork-born Lelia Doolan, 91, to walk from Shannon to Dublin in protest over US military use of airport
Cork-born Lelia Doolan, 91, to walk from Shannon to Dublin in protest over US military use of airport
Veteran activist embarks on a 16-day journey to highlight concerns over Ireland’s neutrality and US military stopovers

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Limerick's Aughinish refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest
Limerick's Aughinish refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest
Shipments to Russian smelters from Aughinish Alumina have increased sharply since the invasion of Ukraine

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Irish aid to Ukraine all the more crucial amid Russian attacks on hospitals 
Irish aid to Ukraine all the more crucial amid Russian attacks on hospitals 
Irish volunteer and Peace Bridge Foundation founder Stephen ‘Sammy’ Byrne is currently en route to Kyiv with four 4x4s and medical aid

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

HUNGARY-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-VOTE
Shona Murray: The EU cannot take a united stand on important issues in the face of Orban’s obstruction
Ever since the 2022 Russian invasion, Orban has used Europe’s solidarity with Kyiv as a stick to beat it with, writes Shona Murray.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Ukraine using drone expertise to help countries against Iran attacks – Zelenskyy
Ukraine is also looking into whether it can have a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, he said

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in comments released on Sunday that he was ready for the next round of trilateral peace talks to end Russia’s more than four-year-old invasion of Ukraine.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to the US
Paul Hosford: With so much to balance, Martin’s White House visit will be a high-wire act for the ages
Like many who sit next to Mr Trump as he bloviates, there is a risk of the Taoiseach seeming like a bystander, watching on as Mr Trump bounces from issue to issue

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as Gulf states seek Kyiv drone advice
Meanwhile, the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Kyiv’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Shona Murray: EU's failure to rein in Orban could threaten veto of small nations like Ireland
Shona Murray: EU's failure to rein in Orban could threaten veto of small nations like Ireland
Persistent attempts by Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban to block EU moves to aid Ukraine have created a renewed momentum to end the veto system — which could have significant consequences for small, responsible member states like Ireland.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Ukraine says Russia launched major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US
Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as US and Ukrainian envoys prepare to hold more talks in Geneva on ending the war that is now in its fifth year.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Brothers in arms resting against the background of the Ukrainian flag. Ukrainian Military in the collapsed building resting from
Lines from the frontline: The poet soldiers defending Ukraine
Poetry in Ukraine is playing a vital role in processing trauma and bolstering resistance amid the ongoing war launched by Russia

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
'No risk' to Volodymyr Zelenskky attending EU summit in Ireland, minister says
Helen McEntee said that 'in the very near future' her department will be completing an agreement with Britain on security and defence and that she is also working on deepening co-operation with France on maritime security and protecting critical infrastructure

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

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