Kremlin plays down safety fears around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

Fears for Europe’s biggest nuclear plant as shelling forces long switch to emergency generators

Allegations of dirty tricks dominate vote in country wedged between Ukraine and EU states

Taoiseach condemns Russian ‘war crime’ as Ukraine calls for tougher action against Moscow

A strike on the political heart of Ukraine sent a stark message

A 50km defensive line shields a vast swathe of vulnerable Ukrainian territory and several big cities from Russia’s invasion force

Ireland and several European countries have indicated possibility of participating in Ukraine mission if feasible under peace agreement

Taoiseach says Ireland open to participating in ‘appropriately mandated’ mission

Kremlin dowplays US president’s jibe about Russia, China and North Korea ‘conspiring’ against United States

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen chided by German defence minister after ‘pretty precise plans’ remark

Suspect detained following Saturday’s shooting of Andriy Parubiy

Moscow opposes western peacekeepers in Ukraine and rejects calls for urgent peace summit with Kyiv

Tiananmen Square parade hosted by Xi Jinping showcases ties with nations defying the West

EU and British Council buildings in Kyiv damaged as at least 18 people die in drone and missile strikes

Germany says Kremlin wants to ‘turn back time’ and regain hold over EU candidate country