Ukraine and Russia - Irish Examiner

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

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

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

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

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

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

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

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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

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

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

Sun, 10 May, 2026

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

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

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

The president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could be 'beginning of the end' of war

Russia had announced a ceasefire for Friday and Saturday, but it quickly unravelled, with both sides blaming the other for the continued fighting

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Ireland grants protection status to record number of asylum seekers in 2025

Latest figures show Ireland ranked ninth among 27 EU member states last year in terms of numbers granted protection status — up from 11th in 2024

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Ukraine saw 89 children killed in March. But we are sending them back?

Micheál Martin told president Zelenskyy that Ireland would support Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'. Apparently that meant five more months, writes Brian Killoran

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Why does the US have military bases in Germany — and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Zelenskyy says he is seeking details of Putin’s short-term ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia has proposed to US president Donald Trump, he said in a post on Telegram.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

View from the sea port and containers (port in Haifa, Israel).

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia

Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Plans to withdraw accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians slammed as 'immoral'

The changes will see any Ukrainian refugee who arrived in Ireland before March 2024 no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Minister defends plans to withdraw tourist accommodation housing up to 16,000 Ukrainians

Colm Brophy said the Cabinet was looking at putting in place a 'sustainable transition'

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Government to withdraw State-provided accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians

This will see any Ukrainian refugee who arrived in Ireland before March 2024 no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation, unless they are particularly vulnerable

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Residents of Ukrainian city mark 40 years since Chornobyl disaster

Residents of Slavutych show up for the vigil each year despite current wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings during Russia’s war on Ukraine

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit to Australia - Day Two

Harry: ‘I will always be part of the royal family’

Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine as Donald Trump hits back: 'I think I am speaking for the UK more than Prince Harry'

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water

Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social media

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

War in Ukraine

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

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

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

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

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

Colin Sheridan: Expertly operating the machinery of influence

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

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

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

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

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

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

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

Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war

McEntee welcomes breakthrough in EU accession for Ukraine and Moldova

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

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

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns

Free accommodation for Ukrainians to be withdrawn by March 2027

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

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

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

Tight security as Moscow marks Victory Day with Red Square parade

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

Three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could be 'beginning of the end' of war

Ireland grants protection status to record number of asylum seekers in 2025

Ukraine saw 89 children killed in March. But we are sending them back?

Why does the US have military bases in Germany — and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

Zelenskyy says he is seeking details of Putin’s short-term ceasefire proposal

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia

Plans to withdraw accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians slammed as 'immoral'

Minister defends plans to withdraw tourist accommodation housing up to 16,000 Ukrainians

Government to withdraw State-provided accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians

Residents of Ukrainian city mark 40 years since Chornobyl disaster

Harry: ‘I will always be part of the royal family’

Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water

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