Tom Wright may be the most influential Irishman you’ve never heard of. He was part of the team responsible for advising Biden on Russia and Ukraine
We know it’s a fantasy but let’s take it and move on, because the battles ahead will change our world in ways we have not yet contemplated
Worldview: A former German ambassador and head of Nato intelligence says western societies must do more to protect themselves from Russia’s hybrid warfare
It is not clear how the US-proposed ceasefire would be monitored to prevent or restrain violations
Kyiv says return of prisoners, children and fallen soldiers from Russia must be a priority in any peace process
US president reveals talks have taken place on parts of potential deal to end Ukraine war
Period of European leaders carefully tiptoeing around Trump seems to be over
Kyiv says it will never recognise Kremlin rule over occupied areas as US military and intelligence flows resume
For the first time, Moscow is being asked to make a commitment, though it is unclear what will follow if it does sign up
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says he will present offer to Moscow
Kyiv says show of drone power should encourage Moscow to accept its offer of an air and sea truce
Is a US-led consortium interested in buying or leasing the pipelines from their Russian owners, or is it ‘a tale from Absurdistan’?
Paris to host discussions on possible peacekeeping mission for Ukraine
Beijing and Moscow keen to show mutual co-operation will not be affected by Trump’s embrace of Putin
Ukrainian president backs negotiations despite Trump’s remarks on Russia being ‘easier’ to deal with
Even if this year’s White House visit goes well, Trump could still accept the shamrock bowl then promptly announce 25 per cent tariffs on Irish imports
At least 14 killed in missile and drone attacks, including five children, says Kyiv
Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni and Emmanuel Macron are trying to keep the mercurial US president onside over Europe’s security
Elina Valtonen reflects on her country joining Nato, shutting the Finnish border with Russia, and Vladimir Putin’s disregard for human life
PM signals conventional ordnance insufficient and intends to ensure eastern European state ‘safe and ... invincible’
Ukraine scrambles French-supplied jets for first time to counter big Russian strike on infrastructure
China and the European Union should intensify their strategic dialogue, says foreign minister Wang Yi
Ireland’s EU commissioner says Republic’s geography no ‘guarantee’ of safety
Russian forces strike civilian enterprise in Kharkiv, injuring at least five people, governor says
Taoiseach rejects suggestion that move poses a threat to Ireland’s military neutrality policy
Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of Moscow
Hungary’s nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a Trump ally, may veto a unanimous statement backing Kyiv
Strikes come as Russian officials accuse Macron of pushing Europe towards world war
A major aim of the book is to warn of the grave consequences of the entirely legal and lucrative corruption services industry
It’s commonly believed that our future will become more digitalised, but it’s equally possible that nuclear war would allow a complete reset
Ukrainian president described White House meeting as ‘regrettable’ and proposed first steps to peace
Opposition accuses Government of failing to consider independent analysis of zero-carbon energy backup options
Domestic and European supplies will plug holes, but some high-tech US systems irreplaceable
Trump decision a ‘very serious development’, Taoiseach says, as European countries express concern
Cabinet decisions today largely reflect responses to changing global political environment
Kremlin says someone will have to force Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make peace
Thales missile factory to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine, creating 200 jobs
Women politicians best analysed the consequences of the train wreck in the Oval Office, with German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock calling it ‘a new age of ruthlessness’
British PM hosts gathering of leaders in show of support for Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukrainian president says that when delicate talks are held in public ‘foes can take advantage’
Former Dragons’ Den panellist pledges distance from Europe and more pardons if elected
Stunned by Oval Office scenes, Ukrainians rally around Zelenskiy
Trump tells Zelenskiy to ‘make a deal or we are out’ as he pushes for rapprochement with Russia
In the third of her monthly columns, the commander of a Ukrainian drone unit says Trump’s mineral wealth demands are ‘outrageous blackmail’
Analysts around the world will watch the Two Sessions closely for information about the country’s policy direction
Book review: Steve Crawshaw looks at the historical development of international justice and the various challenges and crises it has faced, and continues to face
Compensation and reparations for Ukrainian victims of the war is key, says Council of Europe
A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big Tech
In the new world order, where the US sides with Russia, Ireland no longer has the luxury of teetering between political and military neutrality
Ukrainian leader has offered to step down in exchange for Nato membership or if it brings peace
Officials on both sides have agreed to draft, say sources
Message comes day after UN Security Council adopts neutral stance on conflict
Prominent activist and journalist volunteered to defend Ukraine on first day of full Russian invasion
UK will fund rise in defence spending by cutting aid to developing nations
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
