Disabled Ukrainian veterans play out war trauma of Russian invasion on Dublin stage
Three Ukrainian veterans will play themselves in a bilingual play to be staged in Dublin
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Letters: Mainstream media have gone quiet on Gaza since the ‘ceasefire’
Western media interest seems to have fallen off a cliff, yet the suffering continues
Ukrainian and US officials hold postwar rebuilding talks despite deadlock with Russia
Latest talks come as Moscow launches fresh missile and drone attacks on Kyiv’s energy and other critical infrastructure
Limits on Ukraine’s army in peace deal should apply to Russia too, top EU official proposes
Zelenskiy praises Europeans who have ‘stood on the right side of history’ as Kyiv counts four years of war
Sinn Féin opposing EU loan for Ukraine like supporting surrender, says Micheál Martin
‘It beggars belief that Sinn Féin wants Europe to abandon Ukraine," says Taoiseach
Ukraine marks four years of war with Russia amid questions over western support
EU leaders confront divisions over €90bn loan as Zelenskiy addresses parliament
European unity faces critical test as Ukraine war enters its fifth year
EU’s Kaja Kallas not optimistic about peace talks as cities face continued bombardment
Four years of Ukraine war, learner driver may be behind death of 16-year-old, and Peter Mandelson arrested
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Four years on, Ukrainians no longer believe in anything but the weapons they carry
Idea of just peace, war crimes trials and reparations has fallen by wayside
Orban spoils the show of united EU front as Ukraine war enters fifth year
‘We don’t hate Ukraine’, says Hungarian minister before saying why far-right government threatened to block sanctions on Russia
Russia strikes Ukrainian energy gird with missiles and drones as war nears four-year mark
At least one killed and another five injured in Kyiv region with latest talks failing to produce peace deal
We face a real danger that the nuclear arms race might be about to resume
Worldview: The bulletin of the atomic scientists moved its estimate of the risk of a nuclear conflict, the doomsday clock, to 85 seconds to midnight
Defence Forces to acquire mobile air traffic control tower for emergencies during EU presidency
Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits
How does Sinn Féin propose Ukraine negotiate without the necessary military resources?
Aggressors rarely concede at the negotiating table what they are winning on the battlefield
Tanker carrying Russian oil to fuel-starved Cuba will test Trump blockade
Pressure on Havana has been mounting since late last year, when US forces seized a ship bringing oil there
From matters of war to the search for alien life: a week in the life of Donald Trump
Inside Politics: Former prince Andrew’s arrest, Ireland’s EU presidency plans and U-turn on SNAs dominate news too
First chair of modern Irish history at Cambridge University is announced
Government’s funding of modern Irish history chair at Cambridge a signal of belief in importance of independent scholarship, Micheál Martin says
Without western intervention, we would have a puppet regime in Ukraine
Inaction of the West following the 2014 invasion of Crimea emboldened Putin
The Next World War by Peter Apps: Cautious optimism - for those who can defend themselves
The Next World War – The New Age of Global Conflict and the Fight to Stop It
Taoiseach pledges to ‘pursue’ issue of Irish components ending up in Russian drones
Labour leader Ivana Bacik highlights ‘alarming revelations’ in Irish Times investigation about use of Irish-made electronics in drones
Can Donald Trump make a diplomatic breakthrough – without any diplomats?
Reliance on Kushner and Witkoff for negotiations raises concerns for US capacity and experience
Irish tech in Russian drones; the infinite scroll; and crypto for cars
Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan: A selection of stories to start your day
How Irish electronic components are ending up in Russian attack drones bombarding Ukraine
An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones
Russia imports huge quantities of Irish components for use in suicide drones
Companies, among 19 in Europe that produce necessary parts, say they take steps to prevent downstream supply
Russian ambassador says McEntee proposal to board sanctioned vessels is ‘piracy’
Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’
Europe and US have targeted more than 600 ‘shadow fleet’ vessels with sanctions
Europe swaps an energy dependency on Russia for one on the US
Donald Trump could use gas-export controls or emergency powers to halt or reduce sales to Europe
For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek
Sinn Féin is rightly proud of republicanism’s role in the fight against fascism in Spain. So why is it now opposing assistance for Ukraine?
Kremlin rejects claim it poisoned Putin critic Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin
Further Russian strikes on Ukraine likely, says Zelenskiy, as officials meet in Geneva for talks aimed at ending war
If you want to learn about Putin’s Russia, don’t start with the film starring Jude Law
A more accurate portrayal is to be found in a book published two centuries ago, Letters from Russia
Ken Early: Why football has boycotted Russia but not Israel – yet
Ireland would face serious consequences for deciding not to play against Israel. That doesn’t necessarily mean they shouldn’t refuse
‘A bunch of freeloaders’: Increasing UK pressure on Ireland to invest in defence
Russian aggression has raised the possibility of Ireland becoming strategically important to London
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
Minister disagrees with Taoiseach over football matches against Israel
Independent Minister of State Marian Harkin says she is ‘at odds on a personal view’
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, five European allies say
Finding on death of Russian opposition leader in penal colony is made by France, Germany, UK, Sweden and Netherlands
Washington’s bulldozer diplomacy has nudged Europe closer to China
EU governments weigh question of pursuing closer ties with Beijing and sticking to their values
German chancellor urges Europe and US to ‘revive and repair’ transatlantic relationship
Postwar order ‘currently being destroyed’, says Merz as Macron says Europe will show ‘strength and tenacity’ to support Ukraine
Europe’s wary leaders to meet Trump officials at Munich Security Conference
Despite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representatives
US plans to reduce forces in Europe, says Pentagon policy chief
Elbridge Colby tells European Nato members they must step up combat capabilities
Naval Service to outsource ship maintenance due to technician shortage
Civilians from naval firm, most likely from outside State, will carry out almost all repairs and upkeep
European Parliament approves €90bn loan for Ukraine
Large majority of MEPs back lifeline loan to prevent Ukraine from running out of funds
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
Party supports provision of humanitarian aid but says proposed loan is ‘primarily for military expenditure’
Exit Stalin: The Soviet Union as a Civilization – Accessible history of a new society
Mark B Smith ends on a poignant note and makes a rare confession for a historian
A section cut from Trump’s National Security Strategy has profound implications for the EU
Worldview: It’s time for a serious and thoughtful debate about imperial decline, global shifts and the role of the EU
Ireland’s contributions to Ukraine ‘well below’ aid given by smaller EU states
Internal correspondence from top official acknowledges State has provided comparatively less help to Ukraine than other EU allies
Fast-tracking Ukraine: why Europe is wary of bending rules for EU entry
Behind public words of support, national governments have concerns such as corruption, the impact on agriculture and freedom of movement
‘Only Trump can stop the war’, says Ukrainian foreign minister
Ukrainian and Russian leaders need to meet in person for 'most sensitive and difficult' issues
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelenskiy
Ukraine strikes Russian missile fuel plant after ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system
Russian general remains in coma after Moscow shooting
Vladimir Alexeyev provided Vladimir Putin with intelligence for full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi conclude with prisoner exchange
Ukrainian authorities confirm exchange has taken place after sides agreed to swap 157 prisoners of war each
A world without nuclear arms control begins today
New Start treaty, which expires on Thursday, capped the number of missiles and warheads in US and Russian arsenals
Number of Ukrainians killed in war with Russia estimated at 55,000, says Zelenskiy
Officials from Kyiv and Moscow hold ‘productive’ talks in UAE as fighting continues
Ukraine hit by drone and missile attack as Zelenskiy says Russia used truce to stockpile weapons
Second round of US-brokered trilateral talks to take place on Wednesday
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