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.

Which European values will Ireland defend in 2026 EU presidency?
Which European values will Ireland defend in 2026 EU presidency?
When it comes to reconciling lofty ideals with gritty public policy, consistency is enormously challenging. But the rules-based world order demands it, writes Andrew Forde

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
One killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia
Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said a young child was among the injured following the incident early on Sunday

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Europe is rehearsing a war it may not be facing
Colin Sheridan: Europe is rehearsing a war it may not be facing
Warnings about a looming Russian threat risk replacing evidence with emotion, and turning democratic debate into a test of loyalty

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Zelenskyy names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
Zelenskyy names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated war veteran widely respected by Ukrainians, as presidential chief of staff marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Resolving to improve our outlook
Irish Examiner view: Resolving to improve our outlook
If we are to tackle the challenges which face us, we must do so with the right attitude and focus

Thu, 01 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
The West must give Ukraine back its future
Pushing for Ukraine’s victory is in the interest of the US and the democratic Western powers, writes Chrystia Freeland

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Trump Ukraine
US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelenskyy
The US is offering security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Donald Trump,Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ after meeting with Zelenskyy in Florida
US president said ‘thorny’ questions over territory have yet to be resolved and expressed sympathy with Russia not wanting a ceasefire

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Donald Trump file photo
Trump says Putin ‘serious’ about peace as he welcomes Zelenskyy for talks
“I think both presidents want to make a deal,” the US leader told reporters as he greeted the Ukrainian president outside his Mar-a-Lago resort

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelenskyy talks
Local officials said three guided aerial bombs launched by Russia struck private homes in Sloviansk overnight into Sunday

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet in Florida for talks on ending Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet in Florida on Sunday for face-to-face talks on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and .

Sun, 28 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

Netherlands Ukraine Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen ‘in the near future’
'We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level – with President Trump in the near future'

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

APTOPIX China SCO
Are we entering a new age of nuclear proliferation?
Not only are major nuclear-weapon states failing to pursue arms control and disarmament; they are openly doubling down on "modernising" and expanding their arsenals to match their increasingly bellicose rhetoric

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

APTOPIX Belgium Europe Summit
US and Ukraine have reached consensus on key issues in peace plan – Zelenskyy
The United States and have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the conflict with Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War Dancing With the Stars
Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
Ukraine’s own Dancing With The Stars show is back on, just for one special episode. This time, the stars are the country’s wartime heroes, underscoring the nation’s resilience in tough times.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
Russia fired more than 600 drones and three dozen missiles at in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a four-year-old child.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Hot meals distributed to displaced Palestinians under Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis
The world in 2025 was more dangerous and fragmented — but we must live in hope
It can be easy for people to feel overwhelmed and powerless, but every little action for global justice matters, writes Karol Balfe

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public
Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he believed the Defence Forces had taken the correct decision in not shooting down the drones

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
US President Donald Trump has for months been pushing for a peace agreement

Mon, 22 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

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

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