Ukraine anniversary

War in Europe - Two Years On: our correspondents from around the world report on the global effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Ukrainian footballer who fled a war and won the league in Ireland

Viktor Serdeniuk, who played for Shamrock Rovers last season, has been joined in Ireland by a former teammate, writes Noel Baker

By Noel BakerFri Feb 24 2023 - 04:00

The Irish Times view on the Ukraine war anniversary: a terrible toll, with no end in sight

Invasion has not only failed spectacularly to achieve Putin’s objectives but has succeeded in uniting Europe and US in new common purpose

Thu Feb 23 2023 - 21:50

War in Europe, One Year On: Irish man upholds EU’s economic weapon against Russia

David O’Sullivan is addressing the question of how to make the EU’s unprecedented economic sanctions bite

By Naomi O'LearyThu Feb 23 2023 - 19:22

Six ways the invasion of Ukraine changed the EU

War transformed the bloc, hardening outlook on defence and overturning energy system built-up over decades

By Naomi O'LearyThu Feb 23 2023 - 19:00

‘I turned around and saw a bullet had hit her. And a red patch appeared straight away on her sweater’

Motyzhyn, a village near Kyiv, is counting the tragic cost of Russian occupation

By Daniel McLaughlinThu Feb 23 2023 - 17:36

World will be more dangerous for all if Russia is not held accountable, Minister tells UN

Peter Burke says a generation of Russian youth has been ‘sacrificed to Putin’s imperialist fantasies’

By Martin WallThu Feb 23 2023 - 17:04

Ukrainians in Leitrim: ‘I have to live for my kids. It is like rehabilitation here in Ireland for them’

Ukrainians in Leitrim are trying to be positive ahead of ‘emotional‘ first anniversary of their country’s invasion

By Marese McDonaghThu Feb 23 2023 - 06:03

Britain champions Ukraine abroad while lapping up dirty Russian money

The UK’s moral stance on the invasion of Ukraine stands in contrast to London’s status as a playground for Putin’s friends

By Mark PaulThu Feb 23 2023 - 05:00

‘Not realistic’ for Ukraine to defeat Russia this year, British government says

Britain’s armed forces minister is ready to back Ukraine in a long struggle because ‘Putin must be seen to fail’

By Mark PaulWed Feb 22 2023 - 20:11

Biden reassures Nato’s eastern flank as Putin welcomes ties with China

Meeting comes after US president’s surprise visit to Kyiv and Putin’s suspension of nuclear arms control treaty

By Daniel McLaughlinWed Feb 22 2023 - 20:06

South Africa: Russian ship will not fire supersonic missiles in naval exercise

Russian and Chinese vessels to take part in activities off South African coast from Friday

By Bill CorcoranWed Feb 22 2023 - 18:57

Ukraine War: Where the conflict stands and what the future might hold

Conflict may be only start of bloody upheaval in eastern Europe

By Daniel McLaughlinWed Feb 22 2023 - 15:30

Putin wants a decisive break between Russia and the West

Plan to suspend its participation in nuclear weapons treaty shows deterioration in relations with US extends beyond Ukraine war

By Tony BarberWed Feb 22 2023 - 10:56

War in Ukraine: No end in sight as anniversary nears

In the News podcast with Bernice Harrison

By Bernice HarrisonWed Feb 22 2023 - 06:00

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Fintan O’Toole: The West is pursuing different agendas in Ukraine

Supporting Ukraine is costing the US a mere 5.6% of its annual military budget. In return, it gets to degrade Russia’s military capacity by 50% – so far

By Fintan O'TooleWed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00

Germany shakes off historic demons to back Ukraine against Russia

The conflict has ended Germany’s three-decade post-Cold War era with a bang

By Derek ScallyWed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00

Macron pirouettes on Russia to the strains of ‘Churchill and Chamberlain’

Emmanuel Macron says he wants Ukraine to prevail but does not want regime change in Russia

By Lara MarloweTue Feb 21 2023 - 05:00

Invasion of Ukraine has both united and divided churches

Orthodox churches in Russia and Ukraine are divided while churches in countries bordering the war share a common mission

By Patrick ComerfordMon Feb 20 2023 - 00:30

Biden faces challenge as US support for Ukraine increasingly comes under siege

President’s critics are divided on why they oppose his policies on the war, but polls suggest support among Americans for backing Kyiv is holding up

By Martin WallSun Feb 19 2023 - 16:00

How solid is American support for Ukraine?

Putin is basically saying to President Joe Biden: I can’t afford to lose this war and I will pay any price and bear any burden. How about you, Joe?

By Thomas L. FriedmanTue Feb 07 2023 - 12:29

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