A year after tyrant Assad’s fall, Syrians mark ‘liberation day’ with flags and fireworks
Crowds gathered in celebration, but questions remain over country’s future
Russia
Starmer wants ‘hard-edged’ guarantees for Ukraine yet the UK’s armed forces are too blunt
UK prime minister meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of France and Germany in Downing Street to discuss US-led peace initiative
Ireland among seven EU leaders urging action on Ukraine reparations loan plan
Letter calls for bloc to ‘move quickly’ on proposals to use cash from Russia’s immobilised assets
EU needs fresh thinking as Trump calls time on US ‘propping up entire world order’
Trump administration’s recently published security strategy is hostile to the EU and no longer identifies Russia as an adversary
‘Ireland and the Irish Sea is equal to zero’ on the green transition, says Stena Line chief
Niclas Mårtensson says roads around Rosslare Europort are not suitable for heavy goods vehicles transporting goods from exporters
In shift from political norms, Russia praises new US national security strategy
Strategy declares Western Hemisphere to be Washington’s zone of influence
Russia says it has taken control of two villages in Ukraine
Defence ministry says air defences destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones launched overnight
Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises
Hard choices about territory, security, language rights, alliances, sanctions and resources are required
Widespread Russian drone and missile attacks hit Ukraine ahead of third day of peace talks
US and Ukrainian representatives to meet for third day of talks aimed at breaking war deadlock
Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat
Ireland’s neutrality doesn’t bother EU allies. Our inability to defend ourselves does
Senior gardaí express annoyance over Defence Forces’ response to rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit
Questions asked within force over why the Defence Forces did not fire on the drones or fire warning shots
Modi welcomes Putin to Delhi as leaders navigate western scrutiny on own terms
The optics surrounding Putin’s arrival carried unmistakable weight.
US national strategy advocates ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe
Document blames European officials for thwarting US efforts to end the war in Ukraine
Garda national security team investigating rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit
Move comes as French military opens fire on five suspected drones over nuclear submarine base on Thursday
‘It’s lots of lies, just so people don’t run away’: One Ukrainian conscript’s journey towards war
Ukraine struggles to recruit and retain soldiers amid widespread criticism of draft system
Europe-US unity ‘essential’ to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, says France
Putin and Modi meet to deepen economic ties, despite US pressure
Research programme to assess risk of sabotage and spying on Irish cables
Two-year programme a response to fears that Ireland’s maritime area will be subject to Russian sabotage
Putin bears ‘moral responsibility’ for Novichok death of UK woman, inquiry finds
Dawn Sturgess died after exposure to lethal chemical left in discarded perfume bottle
Ukraine urges West not to repeat ‘betrayal’ of Munich by appeasing Russia
Moscow vows to seize entire Donbas region and says EU use of its frozen assets to fund Kyiv could be ‘casus belli’
Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
Irish navy ship spotted five drones operating near route of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft by Howth coast
US failure to mobilise international troops for Gaza deals blow to Trump’s peace plan
Countries that initially pledged troops are now hesitating, pointing to confusion over the force’s mandate
Irish-trained Libyan troops appear in Russia fearing deployment to Ukraine
Members of warlord Khalifa Haftar’s 166 Infantry Battalion expected to undergo further training in Belarus, Moscow’s ally
Spike in Russian shadow fleet activities during Zelenskiy visit
Ukrainian president’s visit meant Air Corps’ maritime patrol aircraft were largely unavailable to maintain surveillance
Putin visit to India set to further strengthen ties despite western efforts
Russia is a crucial counterbalance to China for India and a valuable hedge against the US
Ukraine and Russia say talks on US peace plan to continue despite Kremlin impasse
EU Commission to press ahead with plans to use Moscow’s frozen assets to provide funding to Kyiv
EU leaders face big choice on vital aid for Ukraine
European Commission warns Ukraine could be at risk of losing the war if crucial financial support not provided
Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s full address to the Oireachtas: ‘Thank you Ireland. Glory to Ukraine’
‘Thank you for providing home and protection to our people when they needed it most’
Could Sudan’s offer of a naval base to Russia spark an effort to end the civil war?
Reported move by Sudanese Armed Forces government may increase incentive for US to play a more active role in ending the war
Red-carpet treatment as packed Dáil chamber gathers to hear Zelenskiy
Unlikely wartime leader must be so weary of having to travel the world, pleading for solidarity with his invaded homeland
Peace in Ukraine no closer as talks between US and Russian officials end without compromise
Putin warns his country is ready to fight Europe ‘right now’ if necessary and accuses it of blocking peace efforts
Zelenskiy tells Oireachtas it cannot be ‘business as usual, not appeasement of killers’
Ukrainian leader urges Ireland to play an active role in making Russia accountable for its aggression
Zelenskiy appeals for support from ‘community of nations’ during Irish visit
Ireland and Ukraine sign roadmap for bilateral relations including a further €125 million in funding
Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance as Zelenskiy receives warm welcome in Dublin
Country’s president knows EU and its member states still command some sway in Washington
Putin claims key Ukrainian city has fallen as US envoy heads to Moscow
Seizure of Pokrovsk would represent Russia’s most significant battlefield advance in nearly two years.
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