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.

Europe and US to pursue military action if Russia persistently violates ceasefire — report
Europe and US to pursue military action if Russia persistently violates ceasefire — report
A violation of a ceasefire by Russia would result in a response in less than 24 hours, according to the plan

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Russia fires hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine one day before UAE talks
The barrage came a day before the two countries are due to attend US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on ending the war

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel
International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds
Report describes the deaths of 18,592 children in Gaza, growing civilian casualties in Ukraine, and an 'epidemic' of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

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15 killed in Russian strike on Dnipro as Zelenskyy announces more peace talks
A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit a bus carrying mineworkers and killed 15 people, Ukrainian emergency services said on Sunday.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'
The Dáil earlier this week debated a motion seeking approval for Ireland to take part in a EU loan of €90 billion to support Ukraine

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

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Deep freeze hits Ukraine as Trump says Putin agrees to halt power grid attacks
Mr Trump said Russian president Vladimir Putin had agreed to his request not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Austrian psychologist Viktor Frankl in New York, USA, Photograph, Around 1968
Sarah Harte: Every generation seems to have its Cuban missile crisis — Is this ours?
In a week that felt like we were being waterboarded with bad news every day, Sarah Harte turned to Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl for some coping strategies

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Will Trump expose Europe's hypocrisy?
It seems unclear if Europe will put pressure on the rest of the world to ‘take a moral stand’ and cut off their trading ties with the US, asks Krishna Vadlamannati

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Zelenskyy says trilateral talks to end Ukraine war concluded constructively
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push for progress to end Moscow’s nearly four-year-old invasion.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

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Why are Ukraine and Russia not able to agree on the fate of Donetsk?
A top aide to Vladimir Putin said on Friday after talks between the Russian president and US envoys that there was no hope of sealing a deal to end the war in Ukraine unless disagreements over territory were resolved.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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Russia, Ukraine and US set to hold security talks in Abu Dhabi
Friday’s meeting in Abu Dhabi comes after talks between Russian president Vladimir Putin, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Davos
Get out of Greenland mode and stand up for yourself, Zelenskyy tells Europe
Ukraine president accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Donald Trump in blistering speech at Davos

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Marion McKeone: Trump’s tilt at Greenland is a challenge for all of Europe
Marion McKeone: Trump’s tilt at Greenland is a challenge for all of Europe
Threatened takeover comes at the bidding of billionaires and amid a power struggle within the White House: The EU’s best bet may be to appeal to the good sense of US Republican politicians

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Russia launched a second major drone and missile bombardment of in four days, officials said, aiming again at the power grid and apparently snubbing US-led peace efforts as the war approaches the four-year mark.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
US deputy ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week close to Ukraine’s border with Poland

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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