Ukraine says fierce fighting for Donbas may decide fate of country
Von der Leyen accuses Russia of ‘hoarding its own food exports as a form of blackmail’
EU fails to finalise embargo on Russian oil imports as Hungary vetoes proposal
Sanctions require the unanimous agreement of the 27 member states in order to pass
The Irish Times view on the war in Ukraine: shifting momentum
It would be a mistake to think that Russia is a spent force, or that the risk of further escalation has passed
Nato allies meet in Germany as Berlin agrees to up deliveries to Ukraine
US convenes meeting of 40 countries amid reports Finland and Sweden applying to join Nato
Coveney calls for end to Russian ‘madness’ as he visits mass grave in Bucha
Speaking in Ukraine, Minister highlights ‘likely’ war crimes and announces €3m for ICC
Ukraine and Russia prepare for defining Donbas battle
Forces converge in eastern region for potentially bloodiest fight of seven-week-old war
The Irish Times view on a new phase of violence in Ukraine: the same brutality
The new chapter will also usher in a new type of war, military observers warn – a more conventional ground war from entrenched positions involving heavy fighting into the foreseeable future
Russia suspended from UN human rights body over Ukraine ‘abuses’
Moscow expels two Irish diplomats in retaliation for expulsion of four Russians
Zelenskiy: Russia committing ‘most terrible war crimes’ since second World War
Troops killed families, tried to burn bodies, people were shot in the street, president claims
State wants further sanctions against Russia after ‘appalling crimes’, says Taoiseach
Government to back fifth EU sanctions package as Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes –
Negotiations with Russia made more difficult by atrocities carried out by troops – Zelenskiy
Moscow denies accusations related to killing of civilians in Bucha where mass grave found
Russia accused of ‘massacre of civilians’ after bodies found in Bucha
European leaders vow to support efforts to prosecute possible war crimes
Russia says it will ‘dramatically’ scale back military activity around Kyiv
Deputy defence minister says move to ‘increase mutual trust’ after peace talks in Istanbul
Biden view that Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ not meant to back regime change – White House
Russian leader ‘a dictator bent on rebuilding an empire’ says Biden in Polish speech
World at point of ‘fundamental change’ over invasion of Ukraine - Biden
Russia announces shift in its war to eastern Ukraine as UN says 10m people displaced
Reaction to Zelenskiy’s comment on Ireland ‘overstated’, says Taoiseach
Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba says ‘Ireland is at the forefront within the EU’
US warns Russia over biological weapons as more Ukrainian cities are attacked
Ukraine says more than 1,500 civilians killed in Russian siege of Mariupol
Ukraine's humanitarian crisis deepens as talks with Russia go nowhere
Kyiv shares US and UK fears Russia may plan chemical attack during invasion
Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine escalating as peace talks fail to progress
US vice-president Kamala Harris backs calls for war crimes investigation over invasion
Russia and Ukraine have gulf to bridge as negotiations step up
Kyiv has signalled it may be willing to compromise on Russia’s demand for neutrality
Ireland must play its part in ending Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels
Ukraine crisis provides chance to accelerate sustainable energy transition
War in Ukraine: Russia resumes shelling during agreed ceasefire, halting evacuation for second day
Pope pleads for peace as Putin says campaign in Ukraine will not end until Kyiv stops fighting
US working with Poland on deal to provide Ukraine with fighter jets
Deal would involve Ukraine receiving warplanes from Poland, which would in turn get US F-16s
Moscow police detain children for laying flowers at Ukrainian embassy
Five children aged seven to 11 holding peace signs were held with their mothers
China asked Russia to delay war in Ukraine until after Olympics - US officials
Reports indicates that senior Chinese officials had some level of knowledge of invasion
Russian invasion speeds up steps towards Ukraine’s integration into EU
EU works to connect electricity grid with Ukraine and Moldova
Ukraine crisis has seen the EU undergo a profound and rapid transformation
It was hard to keep up as bloc taboos were broken in quick succession this weekend
EU funds weapons for Ukraine in steely policy shift
Ireland opts out of spending on weapons, but agrees funds for non-lethal assistance
EU to freeze Putin’s assets as it announces second wave of sanctions
Nato chief warns ‘the Kremlin’s objectives are not limited to Ukraine’
EU to freeze Putin’s assets as Coveney warns of ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
Leaders agree to impose freezes and travel bans on key figures associated with regime
Ukraine invasion: Fighting reaches outskirts of Kyiv as Russian troops advance
Heavy gunfire and explosions heard as president Zelenskiy vows to defend country
Russia invades Ukraine: 57 reported dead, tens of thousands flee homes amid ‘dark hours’ for Europe
Missiles fall on cities as Ukrainian forces battle Russian invaders from three fronts
EU to hit Russian energy, financial sector, transport with tough sanctions
Germany blocks move to exclude Russia from Swift international payments system
Ukraine declares state of emergency before possible Russian invasion
EU calls emergency summit as US warns that Moscow’s troops are ‘ready’ to attack
Ukraine declares state of emergency and urges citizens to leave Russia
Washington targets gas pipeline with sanctions as UN General Assembly meets on crisis
Ukraine-Russia: EU to ban lending to Russian central bank after Putin orders troops over border
Germany blocks Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification, UK sanctions oligarchs
US to sanction breakaway regions of Ukraine after Russia recognises their independence
EU leaders criticise ‘blatant violation of international law’ following Putin move
EU moves to sanction Russia over aggression towards Ukraine
Sensitive issue of EU gas dependence on Russia hinders clarity on sanctions
Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘on the brink’ of invading, says Blinken
Michel says Russia would face ‘massive sanctions’ for further military aggression
Ukraine accuses Moscow-led militia of stoking tension with mass evacuation order
US says Russia still massing troops near Ukraine and seeking ‘pretext to justify invasion’
Russia says some troops leaving Ukraine’s border as hopes for diplomacy rise
Putin says Moscow wants talks with West to ensure security and avoid war
German leader reassures embattled Ukraine before Kremlin crisis talks
Russia’s top diplomat says there is ‘always a chance’ for diplomacy to break deadlock
Macron diplomatic move on Moscow appears to stall imminent threat
Despite widespread mockery French president masterfully extracts ‘dual commitment’
France sees diplomatic path out of Russia crisis as Ukraine seeks ‘concrete steps’
Macron says Putin pledged not to escalate tension but Kremlin denies deal on military moves
Macron urges ‘respect’ for Russia as he tries to defuse Ukraine crisis
French president does not see invasion of Ukraine as imminent as he visits Moscow and Kyiv
Russia keeps door open to talks on Ukraine but says it is ‘not optimistic’
US says costs will be ‘swift and severe’ if Moscow rejects offer of dialogue
US sees ‘every indication’ Russia will launch new attack on Ukraine
Moscow warns of ‘appropriate response’ if talks fail as US citizens urged to leave country
The Irish Times view on the Ukraine crisis: forcing the west to unite
Moscow should not count on a crumbling western alliance
EU and Ukraine make show of unity ahead of key security talks with Russia
Western powers urge Moscow to reduce tension as ‘crucial phase’ in diplomacy looms
Nato says Russia will have no say in whether Ukraine can join alliance
Ukrainian president says Russian aggression is pushing his country towards Nato
Kiev decries Russian plan to open election to voters in east Ukraine
Russia believed to have given passports to 600,000 people in militia-held areas
UK denies Russian claim that shots were fired at royal navy ship
Russia says it dropped bombs in path of HMS Defender after it entered country’s territory
Tensions mount between Russia and West over Ukraine and Navalny
Czechs appeal for EU solidarity after accusing Moscow of involvement in 2014 explosion
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