How significant was Ukraine’s drone attack on Moscow?
Strikes deep inside Russia will have psychological impact, bringing consequences of war closer to ordinary Russians
Ukraine crisis
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia
Long-range drone attack leaves oil refinery on fire and forces evacuation of Russia’s biggest airport
EU leaders gather for talks set to cover Ukraine, Israel and China
Agenda for two-day summit in Brussels offers pointers on key matters that will also dominate Ireland’s EU presidency
What happens Ireland’s petrol and diesel prices and energy costs after US-Iran peace deal?
Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely
A possible solution to the Aughinish Alumina problem
The Irish Government has become complicit in feeding the Russian military complex
Europe must push Putin on to hard shoulder rather than giving him an off-ramp
Though diplomacy has continued, there has been no sense of urgency
Talking to Russia about ending the war in Ukraine
Ireland’s EU presidency could be pivotal in finding a solution to this conflict
Government urged to use EU presidency to ensure support provided for Ukrainian soldiers returning to workplace
Unions need to use influence and skill to be part of rebuilding process in countries hit by conflict, Dublin conference hears
Russian frigate reportedly fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel
Incident comes after UK seized a Russia-linked oil tanker, the Smyrtos, off the coast of the Isle of Wight
Can the G7 spur new momentum for peace between Ukraine and Russia?
Zelenskiy pushes for diplomatic offensive at gathering of world leaders to bring Putin to the table
G7 summit: European leaders urge Trump to host talks between Zelenskiy and Putin
German sources claim Trump has recognised that Russia’s position has weakened
UK places new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet, illegal finance networks
Move comes days after British troops seized a Russian vessel in the English Channel for the first time
Fostering 30 children: ‘You don’t just change their lives, they change yours as well’
Helen Ogbu would ‘absolutely’ encourage other people to consider fostering, but points to the State needing to support foster carers too
Resolving the Ukraine war
Europe has been open to discussion with Russia, but Putin has been unwilling to agree a framework
Ten killed and 1,000-year-old monastery damaged in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine
Strike on Unesco-listed complex ‘one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture to date’, says Zelenskiy
‘Nothing works’: Russians react as intelligence services shut down the internet
Interruptions have made one of the most online-savvy nations in the world resort to cash, paper maps and pet cams
Where do parties stand on Aughinish Alumina and links to Russian military supply chain?
Three months on from revelations and there is no clear response to deeply uncomfortable situation around Co Limerick plant
Europe must end its juvenile taboo against talking to Russia
Worldview: Preparing to bring Russia back in from the cold does not mean capitulating to Putin’s interests
Do we really want to stop Intel trading with its sister plant in Israel?
Ireland's Government doesn’t have the luxury of ignoring the real world consequences of its actions
Aughinish Alumina complained to EU about ‘lack of access to public funds’
Co Limerick plant told European Commission officials last year half of its alumina was exported to Russia, minutes show
Irish ‘head-in-the-sand’ alumina approach contrasts with Australia’s, say Social Democrats
Trade in contentious product not restricted by European Union sanctions against Russia
The war in Ukraine has now gone on longer than first World War
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare
Ireland must make harder choices on Ukraine
Reader questions neutrality policy and criticises continued alumina exports to Russia
Green motives are great, but climate agenda must also appeal to broader constituency
‘Utility-based mentality’ can get previously reluctant industries on board, says Elina Bardram
The EU plan to add seven new member countries, including Ukraine
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos says Ukraine making good progress on structural reforms under ‘almost impossible’ conditions
Moscow car bomb ‘kills Russian ammunition supplies chief’
A second car bomb was reportedly discovered and blown up by authorities in southwest Moscow
Renewables firm NZE to invest €2bn in hydrogen venture
Tim Cowhig chaired firm earmarks Carlow site for energy storage project
Israel, as a democracy, should be held to higher standards than surrounding regimes
In this context, Israel deserves particular opprobrium
Energy, automation and ecommerce in focus at European logistics event
Logistics property as critical national infrastructure and demand for semi-automation in warehouse development were big themes at Barcelona’s Power of Three conference
Irish Government fights rearguard action in EU amid push for Aughinish Alumina sanctions
Irish officials say sanctions would disrupt supply of raw material to European industry
EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russia sanctions having an impact, top Irish diplomat says amid Aughinish Alumina pressure
Estonian foreign minister has called for a ban on alumina exports, like those from Limerick, to be included in next round of EU sanctions
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for swift conclusion to Irish Aughinish Alumina investigation
Kaja Kallas visits Dublin on Tuesday for talks in advance of Ireland’s EU presidency
Poland’s Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit
Kyiv named unit after insurgents who massacred Poles in the second World War
A ‘miraculous transformation’: how Kim Jong-un fortified North Korea
Kim Jong-un used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energised its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine
Irish ‘solidarity’ with Ukraine leads to opening of ambitious facility in Lviv
Rozdil institution for intellectually disabled men has been transformed with support of Irish charity Effective Aid Ukraine
European allies and Zelenskiy urge ‘immediate’ ceasefire with Ukraine after meeting
Leaders condemn Russia’s large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities ‘with a tragic toll on civilians’
Zelenskiy asked Roman Abramovich to convey message to Putin about peace talks – reports
Ukrainian president reportedly asked the former Chelsea FC owner to pass on a message to Vladimir Putin
Teenagers enlisted as agents of mayhem by Russia and Iran
Russia and Iran have long enlisted proxies to perform hostile acts on European soil, but targeting minors represents a new twist on their subversive gig economy
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin refuses talks with Zelenskiy
Leningrad governor Alexander Drozdenko says drone attack on region unprecedented
Solution to end Ukraine war should unite global and regional agendas
Global perspective even more urgent today than during the Cold War
The Irish Times view on Aughinish Alumina: questions getting louder
Government commitment to Ukraine now in deepening tension with stance on Aughinish
Ireland wants no ‘hand’ in supplying material for weapons damaging Ukraine, says Taoiseach
Government to discuss findings of Aughinish Alumina investigation with European Commission
Putin says ‘no point’ in meeting Zelenskiy over ending Ukraine war
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port
Ukraine joins those questioning Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Pressure builds on Government with embassy and MEPs raising concerns about Aughinish plant
Aughinish Alumina blames ‘clerical error’ for incorrect statistics on exports to Russia
Coalition urged to complete Aughinish Alumina investigation without delay
Russia is showing signs of weakness in Ukraine. So it hits harder
Analysts believe Russia’s stepped-up strikes are an attempt to reclaim an advantage in potential peace talks
All EU members agree to open accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova
Both are pressing for membership of 27-nation bloc amid Russia’s four-year invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens
Zelenskiy says operation demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to hit strategic targets deep inside Russia
Government ‘made aware’ of errors in Aughinish Alumina export data
CSO figure showing 83% of Limerick-based operation’s exports go to Russia ‘not accurate’, says Minister
Zelenskiy warns of further strikes after at least 23 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine
Capital Kyiv and city of Dnipro among areas hit by ‘systemic’ drone and missile attacks
Former Irish rugby player travels to Ukraine to deliver medical aid
Shane Leahy has co-ordinated delivery of more than €200 million in aid
Vladimir Putin could pay a personal price for failure in Ukraine
History informs us that military defeat often leads to radical political change in Moscow
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