Eleven killed in Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine cities and Black Sea
Moscow steps up use of ballistic missiles as Ukraine tries to plug gaps left by shortage of US-made Patriot air defence systems
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At least six killed, dozens wounded as Russia hits Ukraine cities with ballistic missiles, drones, guided bombs
Moscow steps up use of ballistic missiles in bid to choke off Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities deep inside Russia
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Ukrainian drone attacks kill warehouse workers at Russia’s largest online retailer
Fires sparked at Moscow oil depot, while Russian attack on Odesa kills one person on board Antigua and Barbuda-registered vessel
Aughinish Alumina warned Michael McGrath about sanctioning exports to Russia
Rusal-owned Limerick plant lobbied politicians in Brussels and Dublin about impact of EU sanctions, documents show
Sex abuser Michael Shine, Jamey Carney suspect and e-scooter brain injuries
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These Irish State agencies use password software with deep links to a Russian tech firm
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
Zelenskiy’s government plunged into turmoil by defence minister’s firing
Mykhailo Fedorov’s six months in office coincided with dramatic improvement in Ukraine’s position on battlefield
‘Evidence’ needed before including Aughinish Alumina in Russian sanctions, O’Callaghan says
Estonian minister agrees increased exports from Ireland to Russia reinforces country’s call for alumina to be included in sanctions
Disabled Ukrainian woman and husband challenge ‘unfair’ law leading to loss of benefits
Supreme Court hears appeal over law aimed at freeing up space in designated accommodation centres
Aughinish Alumina report will not rule out that material is used in Russian weapons
At the highest level in Government there is much sensitivity about the Co Limerick plant
Russia accused of planning attack on infrastructure in Baltic States or Poland
Intelligence assessments suggest attack will be a limited provocation designed to test Nato
Irish troops take part in huge Bastille Day parade as Macron showcases Europe’s ‘awakening’
Support for Ukraine was a key theme of Paris parade, but that could be tested by 2027 election
Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will ‘work with’ European Commission if sanctions proposed, McEntee says
Significant pressure expected on the commission to ban exports of alumina to Russia
Zelenskiy dismisses Ukraine’s prime minister in cabinet shake-up
Yulia Svyrydenko to exit role as president announces sweeping government changes less than a year since last reshuffle
Alumina ‘may very well’ be on next list of sanctioned exports to Russia, Minister says
Mayor John Moran asks Government to make sure ‘voices of Limerick’ heard when future of Aughinish Alumina plant discussed
‘This can’t be left in a void’: State inquiry into Aughinish link with Russia war machine nears conclusion
Any decision on sanctions against Limerick plant will be for EU, but Ministers here will have to deal with fallout
Ireland faces moral choice over Aughinish Alumina, says former Ukrainian foreign minister
Failure to stop export of alumina from to Russia will be ‘stained with the blood of Ukrainians’, says Dmytro Kuleba
Aughinish: Minister ‘can’t give assurances’ to workers that jobs are safe
Peter Burke says nationalisation of the Co Limerick plant was not legally an option
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
Putin was talked out of using nuclear weapon, former Nato official tells Dublin conference
Rose Gottemoeller tells Dublin conference she believed Russian president was prepared for nuclear strike in 2022
Germany shores up defences, spending billions on submarines and ships
Country’s political leaders yet to have an awkward conversation with their own voters
European Parliament approves motion calling for Russia alumina export ban
Non-binding motion requesting ‘full ban’ on sale of alumina to Russia could seriously affect Aughinish Alumina’s business
EU presidency may expose hypocrisy at heart of Ireland on everything from Ukraine to defence
State promotes value-based approach abroad, but fails to take action on the Occupied Territories Bill at home
Several European Parliament political groups to back call to ban alumina exports to Russia
Fianna Fáil MEPs to abstain in non-binding motion and advocate for ‘full ban’
Woman suspected of Monaco bombing found shot dead near Kyiv
Two men detained on suspicion of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, including Ukrainian military intelligence service employee
Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Nato as alliance unveils arms deals worth billions
US president says he has spoken to Zelenskiy and Putin about ending Russian war on Ukraine
Ukraine: Latest Russian strikes kill 21 in Kyiv region in advance of Nato summit
Zelenskiy urges allies to leave gathering in Ankara with ‘strong decisions’ on strengthening country’s air defences
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Why Zelenskiy’s nod to Aughinish Alumina puts pressure on Irish Government
In the News podcast: Limerick plant exports vast amounts of material to Russia, which is then used by country’s military
Government investigation into Aughinish Alumina not ‘stalling’, Minister says
Opposition TDs have called on the Government to end agreement aiding ‘Putin’s aggression against Ukraine’
Why Crimea has become so important in the Ukraine conflict
With attacks on the occupied peninsula, Kyiv hopes to pressure Putin to end the war
Ukrainian drones hit oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg
City subjected to ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk
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