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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.

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Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers
Leaked documents offer insight into Russian-Iranian military cooperation as US weighs up next steps in Iran war

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

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'We need to save people': Ukrainian leaders come to Dublin to plead with EU for interceptors and air defence
Foreign affairs minister asks EU for air defence to protect its civilians

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?
With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?
The war is more dangerous than ever for Ukrainian civilians who fled Putin's invasion. They can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support, asks Kate Durrant

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

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US to mediate talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week
The United States will mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi in hopes to end Moscow's war on Ukraine

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

'We feel lost, we don’t know what to do': Ukrainian residents told to leave Cork hotel in three months
'We feel lost, we don’t know what to do': Ukrainian residents told to leave Cork hotel in three months
The 89 residents of the former Cork Airport Hotel are among almost 3,000 Ukrainians across the country given three months' notice to quit their State-contracted accommodation

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

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Ukraine and Russia report hacks of emergency alert apps, spreading false warnings
"The air ​alert app appears to have been subjected to ​enemy influence," Ukraine's airforce said on Telegram 

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

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Shona Murray: Putin says he does not want war with Europe. His actions tell a different story
Drone incursions, attacks on civilian targets and delays in US weapons deliveries are testing European security and support for Kyiv

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

State spending on international protection hits cumulative total of €7.8bn since 2015
State spending on international protection hits cumulative total of €7.8bn since 2015
New quarterly figures show the Department of Justice is spending less on international protection, as support for Ukrainian refugees is reeled in, with spending among the State's top 30 suppliers dropping to €126.7m per quarter from a 2024 peak of €163.6m

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Near 2,500 Ukrainian refugees apply to remain in Ireland on longer-term basis
Near 2,500 Ukrainian refugees apply to remain in Ireland on longer-term basis
New temporary protection transition scheme will allow those who fled Ukraine to remain after temporary protection ends, with permission to stay for up to two years

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

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Shona Murray: Trump is weakening Ukraine and the ICC — will Europe finally stand up to Washington?
As Washington targets the International Criminal Court and weakens support for Ukraine, Shona Murray asks whether Europe will challenge Trump

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Removing right to cook from Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents denies their humanity
Removing right to cook from Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents denies their humanity
In the 2010s, there was a media storm set off by reports that the thousands of people in Direct Provision were not permitted to cook for themselves. The State was forced to concede, yet here we are again.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: Who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?
A war of words has erupted over who is responsible for the restrictions on Starshield access in Ukraine

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms
The strikes are part of a mounting campaign by Moscow to knock out the Ukrainian energy grid as winter ​approaches.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

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Helen McEntee: Triple lock not working for Ireland
Ukraine facing 'darkest winter', defence minister tells Representative Association of Commissioned Officers annual conference

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

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Zelenskyy says US has resumed intelligence sharing on Russian missile strikes
He said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

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Seven killed in Ukraine as Russia targets civilian areas in missile blitz
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky scrambled to ensure more American and European help during a visit to Norway.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

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Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine
President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

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Shona Murray: Trump’s deals with Putin are putting all of Europe at risk
Shona Murray says that Donald Trump’s decisions are strengthening Russia, undermining Ukraine and exposing Europe’s dangerous dependence on Washington

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

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Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelensky says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce
Zelensky's relations with Trump have been testy, particularly after a February 2025 Oval Office meeting descended into a shouting ⁠match.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side after four years of war

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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Ukraine had no warning from partners on incoming Kyiv missile strike – Zelenskyy
Mr Zelenskyy said Russia had attacked Ukraine with more than 100 weapons since Monday evening

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

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Trump's call to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukrainian president 'concerning', McEntee says
The US president suggested over the weekend that Mr Zelensky had not done enough to end his country’s war with Russia

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
State spend on refugee and asylum accommodation to decline by €682m next year
Increased funding for Garda recruitment and measures to tackle domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence have also been promised by justice minister Jim O'Callaghan.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

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Russian bomb kills 33 in street in east Ukraine stronghold
A Russian bomb attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, authorities said on ​Thursday, describing it as a targeted strike on civilians in the key ‌stronghold sought by Moscow.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in attack Kyiv saw coming
Ukraine intelligence services had concluded that Russia was building up for a “massive” strike

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

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Ireland risks losing its moral clarity over Aughinish debacle
Germany's handling of similar issues provides a path for Ireland now — we must use it, or our moral stances are forever open to question, writes John Katsos 

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
Attack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

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