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War in Ukraine

The latest news, views and analysis of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its impacts on wider geo-political affairs.

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
ICC justice for Netanyahu? Maybe not — but the arrest warrant still changes everything
Despite their growing irrelevance in enforcing accountability, The Hague’s courts still shape the global narrative around justice

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Kyiv mourns after Russian attack that killed 31 people, including five children
The youngest victim in Thursday’s strikes was two years old, and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russian missile and drone attack kills six and injures 52 in Kyiv
Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital overnight with missiles and drones, killing at least six people including a six-year-old boy, authorities have said.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russia carries out deadly air strike on Ukrainian prison
At least 42 inmates were admitted to hospital with serious injuries while another 40 people, including one staff member, sustained other injuries.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Russia Airline Cyberattack
Russia’s Aeroflot cancels dozens of flights after cyber attack causes IT outage
A cyber attack on Russian state-owned flagship carrier Aeroflot caused a mass outage to the company’s computer systems on Monday, Russia’s prosecutor’s office said, forcing the airline to cancel more than 100 flights and delay others.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Trump visit to Scotland
Trump to cut 50-day Ukraine ceasefire deadline as Russian strikes continue
Donald Trump has suggested he will bring forward a deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine as he met British prime minister Keir Starmer in Scotland.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Four people killed in Russia and Ukraine as countries trade aerial attacks
There was no immediate comment on the claim from Ukrainian officials

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Dementia patient’s daughter pleads for safer housing before Cork hotel eviction
Dementia patient’s daughter pleads for safer housing before Cork hotel eviction
A Ukrainian family fears for the safety of their elderly mother with dementia ahead of their forced relocation from Youghal

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Zelenskyy announces new anti-corruption Bill after public outcry and EU criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he is sending a new anti-corruption Bill to Ukraine’s Parliament on Thursday, in a further attempt to defuse tensions after he approved changes to corruption laws that brought a public outcry ...

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Where will horror in Gaza all end?
Irish Examiner view: Where will horror in Gaza all end?
There are now widespread reports of looting, but given that the population is on the brink of famine and the entire infrastructure has been devastated, that’s hardly surprising

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Zelenskyy renews offer to meet Putin for face-to-face talks to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday renewed his offer to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, but hopes of any progress were low as delegations from both governments prepared to hold a ...

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Child killed and 24 wounded in Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities
Russian forces have struck three Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, killing a child and wounding at least 24 people. The attacks came a day before a planned third round of direct peace talks between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

'It’s going to be so traumatic to lose them': Youghal rallies round Ukrainians set to be relocated 
'It’s going to be so traumatic to lose them': Youghal rallies round Ukrainians set to be relocated 
Sarah Horgan talks to some of the 400 Ukrainians who want to stay — and employers and community leaders who say their impending eviction will damage the East Cork town 

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Use of private properties to house Ukrainian refugees up by 17% this year 
Use of private properties to house Ukrainian refugees up by 17% this year 
Concern expressed about impact on private rental sector as Accommodation Recognition Payment now includes a record 21,800 dwellings —1% of Ireland's housing stock

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine
Russia open to peace with Ukraine but ‘our goals’ must be achieved, says Kremlin
Russia is open to peace with Ukraine but achieving “our goals” remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, days after US President Donald Trump gave Moscow a deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russia pounds Ukraine with hundreds of drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 300 drones overnight into Saturday

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Belgium Russia Ukraine War Sanctions
EU approves new Russia sanctions with lower oil price cap
The package aims to lower the G7's price cap for buying Russian crude oil to $47.6 per barrel

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Ukrainians may be allowed stay in Ireland once directive expires
Ukrainians may be allowed stay in Ireland once directive expires
Raft of options being considered, including the international protection system

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War 50 Days
Russian attacks on four Ukrainian cities leave 15 injured
Russia has pounded four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people in an attack that mostly targeted energy infrastructure.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Trump Russia Ukraine War In His Words
Ukrainians welcome US aid but see Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Putin as too long
The time frame for further arms deliveries that European countries have agreed to pay for is crucial

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Trump
Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if Ukraine war is not resolved in 50 days
Mr Trump made the announcement during a meeting with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Italy US Ukraine
Trump envoy arrives in Kyiv as US pledges Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Mr Trump teased last week that he would make a “major statement” on Russia on Monday

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Booker prize 2023
Irish Examiner view: Knowing what is literally the truth
The West Cork Literary Festival is a haven of peace, good manners, and inherent intelligence

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russia launches deadly drone attacks on Ukrainian capital
Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences with major attacks

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Vatican Ukraine
Pope Leo and Zelenskyy agree that Vatican could host Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and thanked him for the Vatican’s efforts to help return children taken by Russia. Both he and Leo suggested the Vatican could host peace talks to end the war.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russia launches another record drone attack on Ukraine, say Ukrainian officials
The development represents the latest offensive escalation amid mounting Russian aerial and ground attacks in the more than three-year war

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

'Smoke and mirrors': Calls for review of IPAS sourcing system after Cork saga
'Smoke and mirrors': Calls for review of IPAS sourcing system after Cork saga
It follows a protracted saga since January following confirmation the State was considering an offer of IPAS accommodation for up to 50 people at 23-25 South Terrace

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Trump US Israel
Trump vows to send more weapons to Ukraine in policy U-turn
President Donald Trump has said the US will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical weapons deliveries to Kyiv.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Russia Putin
Russian minister found dead hours after being sacked by Putin
Russian’s transport minister has been found dead, hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what officials called an apparent suicide.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
Russia fires drones at civilian areas of Ukraine after sacking transport chief
Russia has fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight as the Kremlin dismissed the country’s transport chief after a weekend of travel chaos.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

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