The Irish Times

‘A profound shift’: US boosts supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine

Surprisingly effective performance of the Ukrainian military said to be a factor in shift

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 17:29

Moldova watches Ukraine onslaught with grim sense of foreboding

There is widespread concern that Kyiv will not be enough for Vladimir Putin

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 17:58

Ukraine invasion: Fighting reaches outskirts of Kyiv as Russian troops advance

Heavy gunfire and explosions heard as president Zelenskiy vows to defend country

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 10:45

The Irish Times view on the Ukraine crisis: Putin moves a step closer to war

Russia’s invasion of western Ukraine should trigger tough sanctions by western capitals

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 22:35

The Irish Times view on defence policy: the price of inertia

Ireland’s military neutrality is not an excuse to fail to do what is necessary to defend the country

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 20:00

Biden to respond ‘decisively’ if Russia invades Ukraine

US and Ukrainian presidents hold talks over Russian build-up near border

Mon Jan 03 2022 - 07:36

Nagorno-Karabakh claims 51 more soldiers killed in fighting with Azerbaijan

Heavy fighting continues in bitter conflict over separatist territory

Sat Oct 03 2020 - 15:24

The Irish Times view on Nagorno-Karabakh: the risk of regional war

The resumption of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan has already taken a heavy toll

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 18:45

Montenegro’s opposition pushes for power after election success

President Milo Djukanovic’s party could be ousted after three decades in office

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 18:32

Poles in Ireland mostly voted against Duda in presidential election

Data shows increase in voter registration among Poles living in Ireland

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 06:48

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre wins international award

Max van der Stoel Award recognises centre’s work towards social justice and equality

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 20:27

Election landslide boosts Serbia's president before Kosovo talks

Aleksandar Vucic hails party’s ‘historic’ win ahead of Moscow and Washington meetings

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 16:56

Unlawful arrest and torture ‘standard practice’ in Chechnya

Fact-finding report finds Kremlin failing to address grave human rights abuses

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 17:08

Respect urged as Ankara takes case against Turkish Cypriot paper

OSCE and European Commission defend freedom to write ‘Zorba the Cypriot’ article

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 18:52

Hungary: a threat the EU must confront

Across central and eastern Europe, systemic problems pose grave threats to the European Union and the western liberal order

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 00:10

Trump calls Putin to congratulate him on election win

Call made just days after new sanctions imposed on Russia over interference in US poll

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 17:53

Merkel urges Turkey to respond to ‘referendum irregularities’

German chancellor also says EU must discuss relationship it wants with Ankara

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 18:31

Turkish opposition wants referendum result annulled

Party claims three million voters affected by decision to accept unstamped ballots

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43

Kyrgyzstan’s Christians battle falling numbers and restrictions

The country is home to 1,000 Catholics, spread among three scattered parishes

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 12:07

Ukraine claims Russian invasion possible ‘at any minute’

Separatist leader recovers from bomb attack as Russia stops traffic at Crimea border

Sun Aug 07 2016 - 16:17

Politicians ‘need to develop thicker skins’ about media coverage

Gsoc inquiry into Clare Daly arrest leak ‘unreasonable’, says European press monitor

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 20:42

US pushes Ukraine and Russia for peace deal progress

Kiev and militants dispute timetable for elections and constitutional change

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 16:13

Ukraine’s peace prospects fizzling out as fighting flares up

Divisions between pro-West Kiev and Russian-backed separatists erode ceasfire

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00

Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire as diplomats seek to quell violence

Azerbaijan and Armenian-backed separatists trade blame after dozens killed in heavy fighting

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 17:00

‘Full-scale war’ looms if Nagorno-Karabakh clashes worsen

International envoys enter crisis talks over Azerbaijan and Armenia after 36 people die

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 17:12

EU seeks to woo Belarus autocrat despite election flaws

Opposition leaders denounce landslide vote and EU’s softer attitude to Lukashenko

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 20:02

EU and Russia hail postponement of Ukraine rebel elections

Separatists delay local elections amid broad de-escalation of conflict

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 01:00

Development goals work boosts Ireland’s UN drive

Irish diplomats’ work strengthens campaign for UN Security Council seat

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00

Ukraine poised to act as shelling intensifies

Seperatists deny launching what Kiev calls heaviest attack in six months

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 20:22

Activist for human rights who spoke truth to power

Karen Kenny: February 17th, 1966 - May 3rd, 2015

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 12:59

Six Ukraine soldiers killed, 14 wounded in 24 hours

OSCE says neither side has withdrawn all heavy weapons, despite claims to contrary

Sat Jun 13 2015 - 14:33

UN and US to discuss surge in Ukraine violence

Ukraine’s president and Nato say Russia is ramping up military support for separatists

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00

Ukraine denies rebel claim of swap plan to free ‘Russian troops’

Russia admits two captives were soldiers, but but says they had left military

Tue May 19 2015 - 19:41

Ukrainian forces retreat as rebels take town of Debaltseve

EU says it is ready to take action if the violation of the Minsk agreements continue

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 18:42