North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato)

Kyiv open to possible deployment of western troops ahead of Nato membership

Western officials believe Kyiv urgently needs more manpower to reverse Russian battlefield gain

Twenty more air defence systems needed to protect nation’s power grid, says Kyiv

Push to improve bloc’s defences in train since Russia invaded Ukraine, boosted by Trump’s remark that US may not come to aid of Nato allies

Mainstream parties on course to retain control of parliament after legislative elections on Sunday

Russia expels British diplomat and bars government officials amid rising tension with London

Nationalist Calin Georgescu’s unexpectedly strong showing was fuelled by a TikTok campaign aimed at young voters

The farther west in Europe you go, the easier it is to take the view that an aggressive Russia is somebody else’s problem. Those days could be coming to an end

In her new memoir the German former chancellor writes that Trump seemed to find Vladimir Putin ‘very fascinating’

Ukraine reportedly launches first strike on Russia with British Storm Shadow cruise missiles

Elon Musk’s participation in Donald Trump’s post-election telephone call to Volodymyr Zelenskiy from Mar-a-Lago was chilling, because two years ago Musk tweeted a 'peace plan' for Ukraine that espoused Vladimir Putin’s demands

Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge

European leaders say efforts must be taken to avoid trade war with US during second Trump presidency

Prospects of a trade war and collapse of US support for Ukraine pose grave threats to EU

‘It’s part of military operations,’ says adviser to Lithuanian president amid concern sabotage nearly caused air disaster

The EU’s dependency on the US for security could weaken its hand in any confrontation over trade and tariffs

Country’s interior minister says two attackers killed in incident near Ankara where witnesses heard explosion and gunfire

Visit by US defence secretary to meet Zelenskiy focused on assisting Kyiv as Russia slowly makes gains in east of country

Membership of the European Sky Shield Initiative would be highly controversial given Ireland’s stated position of military neutrality

Ukrainian leader claims 10,000 troops from North Korea being prepared to fight for Russia

Small strategic city of Toretsk being ‘wiped out’ by Russian attack, Ukrainian military spokeswoman says as Kyiv seeks weapons and permission to strike further into attacker’s territory

EU says latest deadly Russian strike on Odesa is “Putin’s answer” to calls for talks with Kremlin

Ukraine is outnumbered, outgunned and sees the West’s commitment withering. As Ukrainian’s face another long winter, appetite for war is waning

Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges western allies to provide Ukraine with the military support that Israel received in its battle with Iran

The era of the United States as unrivalled global leader is over. Small alliances of like-minded countries are growing in importance

The military alliance would have little to gain from Irish membership, while Ireland’s strategic geography means it enjoys unofficial protection under Nato’s umbrella

Death toll from Russian missile strike on military institute in town of Poltava on Tuesday rises to 55 with seven killed in attack on Lviv

Prime minister Donald Tusk says lessons of the past, and present Russian aggression, underline importance of strong defence

Collins Aerospace, which has operations in Shannon and Cork, has been in Ireland since 1988

The threats to this crucial infrastructure are growing but there are possible solutions

Transfer of jets should, over time, help Kyiv build capacity to put a dent in Russia’s aerial superiority

Alexander Vindman, who served under Trump, says during visit to Ireland that win for Democrats would lead to ‘huge pressure’ on Vladimir Putin to negotiate

Anne Applebaum portrays the ongoing international destruction of democracy but neglects to a degree the potential of China and how kleptocracy is now deeply ingrained into every geopolitical system

Ukrainian commander says Russian forces will have to go on defensive in coming weeks

Country needs to do much more to protect its territory, including working in closer co-operation with like-minded countries, review finds

Taoiseach will confirm Ireland has joined international coalition campaigning for return of 20,000 Ukrainian children from Russia and Belarus

Berlin says it will not be intimidated by Moscow’s ‘hybrid war’ against Kyiv’s allies

US president refers to Zelenskiy as Putin and misnames Kamala Harris as Trump during Nato summit events

Rheinmetall’s Armin Papperger says German government providing ‘great level of security’ after attempt on his life reportedly uncovered by US intelligence

Members agreed on commitments that a new, less friendly US administration will find difficult to repudiate