The Irish Times view on the Ukraine war talks: red lines remain on both sides
Resumed US engagement is significant, but the war looks set to head into another winter
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US envoys presented ‘worthwhile ideas’ on ending war after Russia visit, says Zelenskiy
Kremlin spokesman indicates Russia close to winning Ukraine war, but western observers say this is untrue
‘Putin has become desperate’: Top Estonian official on Ukraine war and the threat from Russia
Senior Estonian official says Putin has become ‘desperate’ as his war in Ukraine grinds on
There was one important breakthrough at the Russia-Ukraine peace talks
US envoys were joined for final hour of talks in Kyiv by advisers from Germany, France and Britain
No breakthrough after Trump envoys meet Zelenskiy and Putin for talks
It was first official visit of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukrainian capital in bid to end war
Trump envoys and Putin discussed ‘next steps’ for ending war in Ukraine
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Kyiv for talks on Sunday after meeting Russian president in Moscow
Exports of alumina to Russia must stop
We cannot condemn Russia’s bombing of Ukraine while supplying it with a strategic raw material
Ukrainian deputy prime minister airs Aughinish concerns with Ministers in Dublin
Vsevolod Chentsov insists EU should stop trading with Russia no matter how painful to member states
The Irish Times view on hybrid attacks in Europe: a new security order
These developments demand a full and frank public debate rather than decisions arrived at by drift
World facing biggest security challenges since 1970s, says Helen McEntee
Minister says disinformation ‘spread like wildfire’ during Northern Ireland immigration riots earlier this year
Russian ambassador not in position to ‘lecture’ Ireland over Ukraine war stance, says Taoiseach
State accused of ‘copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories’ after Yury Filatov summoned to meeting in wake of drone attack at German airport
Honest assessment is needed of Ireland’s military neutrality
Government policies are at odds with stated position
Russia’s new jet-powered drones are fuelling anxiety in Ukraine
Upgraded Russian drones are more destructive, faster and harder to shoot down than propeller-driven models
Shoot-out between Ukrainian spy services in Kyiv ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskiy
Several injured in incident involving officers from SBU domestic security service and HUR military intelligence directorate
Putin says Ukraine peace deal possible as Kyiv hints at renewed diplomatic push
Rare upbeat assessment of peace prospects after four and a half years of fighting
Department withholds notes of discussions between Aughinish Alumina and top civil servant
Department of Enterprise secretary general held several discussions with Limerick refinery director while review into Russian exports was being finalised
Ukraine urgently needs money and missiles. Can Europe find them?
Europe letter: EU will struggle to repeat its €90bn loan trick to keep Ukraine funded
Irish Government to summon Russian ambassador following Leipzig attack
EU’s high representative on foreign affairs signals sanctions on up to 1,600 Russian individuals and entities
German investigators identify suspects with Russian links in Leipzig drone attack
Germany has blamed Russia for sending explosive-laden drone to Leipzig airport used to send military equipment to Ukraine
Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ is assassination squads, blowing up trains, arson, says Poland
‘We are no longer in regular peacetime,’ says Polish minister as EU meeting in Wicklow plots response to Moscow-directed acts in Europe
Castles, conspiracies and communism: thought-provoking back-to-school YA reads
Oran Doyle’s compelling debut Give Me ’Til Midnight is a refreshing take on the now-familiar time-loop plot
Germany says Russia was behind last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee said Russia’s ‘attempted drone attack’ at Leipzig airport was ‘part of a clear trend’
Russian drone and missile attack kills at least 12 in Kyiv region
Zelenskiy says Russia is taking advantage of a shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors
Aughinish Alumina’s exports to Russia continue to rise
Russian-owned plant in Co Limerick denies its material is being used in Russian weapons
From Dublin to Lublin: the haunting pleasures of eastern Poland
Zamość and Lublin are full of thought-provoking historical monuments and quietly charming moments
Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Putin
Indian prime minister and Russian president meet on the sidelines of summit in Kyrgyzstan
A jungle war emerges in southern Ukraine’s vanished reservoir
Russian troops are trying to infiltrate the vast, overgrown reservoir basin of a dam they blew up three years ago as Ukrainian soldiers hunt them at close quarters
Russia preparing massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, defence ministry says
Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight, Ukrainian military says
Almost 40 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv region
Intelligence says Russia is preparing for a possible new ground offensive towards Ukrainian capital
Betrayal by Luke Harding: A colourful, entertaining take on Trump, Russia and Ukraine
Interviews with ordinary Ukrainians light up this book’s pages, although it contains a strange fascination with ornithological detail
Western officials believe Russia aiming to spread alarm with warnings of UK drone factory attacks
Much of combative language coming out of Kremlin is a classic case of Moscow using ‘rhetoric to exploit fears’, official says
CIA director gives bleak assessment of Russia’s war in Ukraine during Moscow visit
Russians urged to make a deal before their military and economic situation worsens
Neutrality and renewable energy could be Ireland’s best defence from Russia
State’s military weaknesses and vulnerabilities must be addressed
CIA director went to Moscow to warn Russia not to attack Nato – reports
US media outlets have cited their own sources as saying Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack any Nato member state
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv retailers, ports and industrial sites
Moscow warns it may strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russia ‘carried out using British weapons’
Kurdish-led militia disbands after integration into Syrian army
Formal dissolution of the SDF, which has controlled large parts of northern and eastern Syria, is welcomed by the US, Turkey and Russia
Walking past the decaying industrial plant, I swore I heard a Soviet ghost
From a Cold War nuclear programme to the modern race for rare earth magnets, this quiet Estonian city can’t escape geopolitics
Aughinish latest: Claim that oligarch retains Rusal control is based on ‘presumptions’, company argues
Russian aluminium giant’s Swedish arm warns closure of smelting plant would cause ‘irreparable’ economic harm
Another drone found at Leipzig airport
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns of increasingly ‘unscrupulous’ hybrid attacks
António Guterres: ‘Superpowers need to understand things have changed’
The UN secretary general, whose term ends in December, talks about the decline of US dominance, the rise of new powers and the organisation’s financial crisis
Ukraine ‘wants peace’ but not at any price, says Zelenskiy
Andy Burnham and European Council chief among dignitaries present for anniversary of Ukraine’s break from Soviet Union
Burnham’s soft launch is ending as hard foreign policy issues loom
New UK prime minister would rather focus on domestic policy over foreign, but that’s what they all say until geopolitics intrudes
Wartime election would risk destroying Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian president responds for the first time to a demand made by sacked former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov
Ukraine launches wave of overnight drone attacks on Russia
More than 130 wounded in drone strike in central Ukraine
Kanye West goes east for tour dates in Russia. Is that wise?
It’s safe to say the rapper’s special rehabilitation operation is on hold
Ukraine seeks Musk’s go-ahead to use Starlink-equipped drones inside Russia
Kyiv wants to target missile launchers across border but Zelenskiy fired defence minister with direct line to SpaceX owner
Nine-hour Russian missile and drone attack kills 16 in Kyiv and surrounding area
Parts of Ukrainian capital left without power
Russia warns UK will ‘pay price’ for supplying drones to Ukraine
UK prime minister Andy Burnham vows to continue material support for Ukraine as drone
EU plans ‘most far-reaching sanctions against Russia in coming months’
Measures to focus on Moscow’s military industrial complex
Why is Berlin still giving Russia a house in the heart of the city?
Four years into the Ukraine war, Berlin is still deciding what to do about the Russland-Haus
The Estonian city that fears it’s next on Putin’s list
Narva in Estonia was once a symbol of cross-border connection. Today, residents live in the shadow of war and growing geopolitical tension
‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow
Russian drone missile attacks killed seven people in Ukraine
Ukraine war: Kyiv faces missile barrage after Zelenskiy targets Russian satellite network
Kyiv mayor says attack caused fires in at least two districts; Ukraine hits Russian rocket facility in long-range strike
Putin’s pact with the Russian people is fraying and his paranoia is deepening
A former news editor from Russian state television claims journalists prepare a special news broadcast for Putin nightly, shorn of anything which might anger or upset him
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