The Irish Times

Nato and Russia at loggerheads as weapons help Ukraine fight back

Kremlin says West’s military aid could spill into ‘open and direct conflict’ with Nato

Thu May 12 2022 - 21:26

Russia stages attack helicopters at border in preparation for battle for Ukraine’s east

Forces appear close to reaching one goal

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 16:04

Moscow accuses Ukraine of striking villages on Russian territory

Kremlin warns Finland and Sweden of ‘consequences’ if they join Nato

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 19:20

Kerry Group’s desperate attempts to keep its Russian food factory leave a bad taste

Caveat: Kerry is the only Irish multinational keeping alive its links with Putin’s fetid regime

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 05:06

From Russia with no love: The Irish firms trading behind Putin’s new Iron Curtain

Some of State’s biggest listed businesses have invested heavily in sanctions-hit Russia

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 05:28

Why has Putin got Ukraine’s separatist regions in his sights?

Self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics declared independence from Kyiv in April 2014

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 18:28

How to connect with people in the age of Covid-19 protocol

Shaking hands may be gone but there are plenty of other touchless greetings

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 05:30

Who wanted Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead?

Many pointing fingers at state after poisoning puts anti-corruption activist in a coma

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 15:29

Alexei Navalny profile: an irritant to powerful Russians

Opposition activist who is in a coma after suspected poisoning is a fearless investigator

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 10:33

The Irish Times view on Russia’s political shake-up: Putin plots his next move

After 20 years in power, Putin’s ratings are flagging, the economy has stalled and real incomes have been falling for half a decade

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 21:25

Putin’s manoeuvre: a dramatic 72 hours in Russian politics

Lighning series of actions demonstrates president’s control of events after 20 years in power

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 10:25

Russia installs new PM as Putin launches political shake-up

Leader of 20 years wants to change constitution amid speculation over future role

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 18:57

What Vladimir Putin’s political revamp means for Russia

Sweeping changes to tilt balance of power after president’s term expires in 2024

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 10:39

Russia: PM and government resign as Putin proposes constitutional changes

Changes would limit power of potential successor and beef-up role of prime minister

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 15:31

Nato reassures North Macedonia after EU setback triggers election

French-led block on accession talks puts pressure on leaders in Skopje and Tirana

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 19:07

Putin hails ‘fruitful’ talks with Kim after first summit

North Korean leader meets Russian counterpart after talks with Donald Trump stall

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 13:47

Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin

Meeting comes two months afer North Korean leader’s failed summit with Donald Trump

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 18:18

Russia sceptical as West congratulates Ukraine's new comic-president

Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows to free all Ukrainians captured by Russia during war

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 01:00

Kim to meet Putin in Russia as relations with US falter

North Korea tests new weapon and says it no longer wants to deal with Mike Pompeo

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 18:58

Putin’s expected exit raises questions as to who will succeed him

Intense speculation abounds of a successor and how to manage an orderly transition

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00

Russia demands EU promises on Balkan pipeline project

Moscow's major energy projects divide the EU and anger the US

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 19:49

Former Trump lawyer Cohen admits lying to Congress

Talks about a Trump hotel in Moscow continued into 2016 campaign, says Cohen

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 20:27

Russia to offload more US securities amid sanctions

Moscow to shift from dollar in settlements towards rouble, euro and other currencies

Sun Aug 12 2018 - 18:30

Georgia and Russia trade blame on 10th anniversary of war

Moscow says Georgian accession to Nato could spark ‘terrible conflict’

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 02:00

Russian World Cup joy contrasts with gloom over living standards

Decision to raise pension age meets with protests as Putin’s approval ratings sink 15%

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 01:00

Ken Early: If Putin only knew football always gives you a chance

Last 16 clash proved that the golden era of Spanish football is well and truly over

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 06:04

Shares in Russian companies plummet on US sanction fears

Aluminium producer Rusal loses half its value while London-listed holding company is nearly one-third weaker

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 16:34

Strawberry tycoon among seven challengers to Putin

Russian officials register candidates for March 18th presidential election

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 18:03

More than 200 arrests in anti-Putin protests across Russia

Jailed opposition leader Navalny called rallies to coincide with Putin’s 65th birthday

Sun Oct 08 2017 - 18:26

Alexei Navalny: the man seeking to oust Vladimir Putin

Russia’s opposition leader gathers admirers at home but he may be no friend of the west

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 11:03

Vladimir Putin visits gas project which will export to China

Amur is Russia’s biggest gas-processing plant and will help diversify from trade with West

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 19:00

Tories must play for time, for the good of the UK and the party

Theresa May’s Conservatives cannot call another election – and cannot not call one

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00

Hundreds of protesters held as Putin critic Navalny arrested

Riot police break up anti-corruption protests in capital and other Russian cities

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 19:26

Moderate drinking is good for you. Except when it’s bad for you

The governmental obsession with litres and units does nothing to address alcohol abuse

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 16:20