Russia praises Trump’s ‘understanding’ as Ukraine finalises new peace proposal
Kyiv to discuss future security guarantees with ‘coalition of the willing’ states
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato)
Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises
Hard choices about territory, security, language rights, alliances, sanctions and resources are required
Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat
Ireland’s neutrality doesn’t bother EU allies. Our inability to defend ourselves does
Ukraine urges West not to repeat ‘betrayal’ of Munich by appeasing Russia
Moscow vows to seize entire Donbas region and says EU use of its frozen assets to fund Kyiv could be ‘casus belli’
Ukraine and Russia say talks on US peace plan to continue despite Kremlin impasse
EU Commission to press ahead with plans to use Moscow’s frozen assets to provide funding to Kyiv
Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance as Zelenskiy receives warm welcome in Dublin
Country’s president knows EU and its member states still command some sway in Washington
Berlin and Warsaw try yet another reboot as German-Polish relations hit new low
Attitudes sour over history of occupation and contemporary security pressures overshadow latest rapprochement
France announces voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds
Move comes amid growing concerns over Russia’s threat to other European nations beyond Ukraine
Three children among 25 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment buildings
Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives in Turkey for talks on finding a settlement that may bring Russia’s invasion to an end
Neutrality matters to Irish people – let’s stop deriding it
As the Government embraces escalating European militarisation, neutrality is being dismissed in media discussions
Does anyone believe Russia would respect Irish neutrality in a major war in Europe?
If Russia strikes the UK, they won’t stop at Ireland, a German professor of international politics warns
‘I see no threat from Russia’: Far-right AfD leader’s remark deepens party rift in Germany
Co-leader Tino Chrupalla defends Putin and suggests Poland may threaten Germany, widening divisions at the top of the far-right party
Ukraine in fierce fight for eastern cities as Zelenskiy visits troops near front line
Moscow claims its troops are making progress in attempt to gain control of key city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region
Ireland is riding two horses galloping in different directions across the Atlantic
Nostalgia can not blind us to the new realities of the collapsing alliance between the US and Europe
Recent ‘political shifts’ endanger Irish ties to Nato, says ex-UK defence chief
Individual tailored partnership programme between Ireland and Nato is under ‘threat’, Jock Stirrup warns
How is Catherine Connolly likely to approach foreign policy as president?
A precedent for outspokenness, set by Michael D Higgins, now seems to be a baseline minimum
Hills are alive with sound of Austria’s neutrality debate amid growing Russia threat
Unlike Ireland, the country has no opt-out of EU common security and defence policy
‘Stop blaming the Brits’: United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, says ex-Nato commander
Military alliance should carry out operations in Irish seas even if Dublin objects, says Falklands veteran
‘We must survive’: Lviv fights to keep lights on as Russia bombards Ukrainian energy grid
Mayor of city, which is less than 100km from the Polish border, says EU neighbours are ‘in dreamworld’ over threat from Moscow
US says ‘European-led’ Nato must deter Russia and aid Ukraine
Pete Hegseth indicated US would ‘impose costs’ on Russia if Ukraine war does not end
Ireland has ‘individually tailored plan with Nato’ on sub-sea, cyber security
Taoiseach raises ‘need to get over any squeamishness’ about EU security in current times
Distance no protection from Russian aggression, Latvian politician warns Ireland
Britain will protect its own skies first, chair of Latvian parliament’s foreign affairs committee says
EU pledges to spend €2bn on drones for Ukraine
Fears for Europe’s biggest nuclear plant as shelling forces long switch to emergency generators
Denmark calls in Nato help after series of drone incursions
Germany, France and Sweden are sending reinforcements, with troops, anti-drone capabilities and radar systems
Trump says he believes Ukraine can win back all territory taken in Russian invasion
Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with US president at UN in New York after calling for further sanctions on Moscow
Denmark says airport drone incident may have been Russian attack
Nato promises ‘robust’ response to Russian incursions into its airspace
Poland will shoot down objects violating its airspace, prime minister says
Russia says claims it is testing Nato are false and designed to stir up tension
Russian military plane enters airspace over Baltic Sea, says German air force
Incident comes two days after trio of Russian fighters intercepted in the Estonian sky
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia hits Ukraine with nearly 600 drones and 40 missiles, killing three and injuring dozens
Polish president to push Berlin for help against Russian drone incursions
‘Utterly unacceptable’ violations prompt Britain to summon ambassador amid war drills with Belarus
Russia made drone production a supreme priority. Now it swarms the skies
Ukraine is struggling to defend itself against the growing number of attack drones that Moscow has started using in its onslaughts
Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security
Country’s defence ministry condemns ‘irresponsible actions’ after drone entered its airspace at weekend
Europe refuses to accept reality as Putin escalates war on Ukraine
The West huffs and puffs but does nothing to stop him, even as he prods at the edge of Nato territory
Russia’s war games put spotlight on vulnerable section of Nato territory
In Poland 40,000 troops watch the border as Vladimir Putin’s forces make manoeuvres at the bloc’s weak point
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