EU works to connect electricity grid with Ukraine and Moldova

Ireland opts out of spending on weapons, but agrees funds for non-lethal assistance

The opening of Brown Thomas’s new Dundrum mecca this week was jarring

West aims new sanctions at Moscow as US says Kremlin seeks to ‘re-establish Soviet Union’

Boris Johnson promises decisive response to Putin’s choice of ‘bloodshed and destruction’

EU leaders criticise ‘blatant violation of international law’ following Putin move

Sensitive issue of EU gas dependence on Russia hinders clarity on sanctions

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola expresses solidarity with Ukraine

US and German leaders show united front as Macron and Putin make no headway

‘Path of de-escalation’ to be proposed by French president as fears of war worsen

Hackers down Ukrainian government websites and warn ‘be afraid and expect worse’

The exclusion of the EU from talks with Russia reflects the union’s diplomatic disunity and as-yet-embryonic status as a foreign policy power

Western powers urge Moscow to reduce tension as ‘crucial phase’ in diplomacy looms

Leaders speak on phone in effort to allay concerns over Moscow’s military moves and rising gas prices

Wagner Group accused of 'hybrid warfare' in countries including Ukraine, Libya and Syria

Ireland appears to be the most reluctant member of the EU’s Permanent Structured Co-operation (Pesco) framework

Tensions rise at border as guards use water cannons against restive crowds

Belarus regime has flown in 18,000 people from Middle East to provoke tensions, says Coveney

Medics fear staff and supplies shortage as at least 88 people still in city’s hospitals

Seven killed by gunfire and 140 injured in clashes between soldiers and protesters

Saudi king voices support for efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons

Foreign ministers discuss implications for EU-US relations of ‘surprise’ cancellation

Outrage in Paris over dumping of submarine deal in favour of Australia, UK and US pact

European countries aim for alliances to manage migration and security threats

Events in Afghanistan spark reckoning with limits of European hard power

Three Irish nationals exit Afghanistan while those awaiting exit now 36, says Coveney

Understaffed and underpowered, a Brussels taskforce tries to fight a fake-news tide

French president promises to protect those ‘most threatened’ by Taliban insurgency

Bloc responds as Minsk recalls envoy and freezes participation in partnership project

Mixture of pushing back and engaging with Moscow urged to stabilise relationship

Russia denies entry to two EU airlines in apparent support of Lukashenko

Ten children among 42 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli air strikes on Sunday

World View: Failure of international bodies to speak with one voice works to Israel’s advantage

The escalation in tit-for-tat expulsions of ’diplomats’ by the Czech Republic and Russia has all the hallmarks of a return to the days of the Cold War.

Czechs appeal for EU solidarity after accusing Moscow of involvement in 2014 explosion

Hunger-striking politician must receive medical aid, EU tells Russia

European Commission president left without seat in meeting about treatment of women

Beyond his religious base, the Turkish president’s appeal seems to be shrinking

The sanctions mark an important, restrained, wider multilateral recalibration of relationships with China

Ankara withdraws from international accord despite surge of femicide in recent years