Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Kyiv since start of Ukraine war
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says it was a ‘difficult night for all of Ukraine’ as he calls for more sanctions on Moscow to help achieve a ceasefire
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Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad by Donnacha Ó Beacháin; and Putin’s Sledgehammer by Candace Rondeaux
Ó Beacháin’s book has merits but at times reads more like a polemic than balanced research; Rondeaux’s more nuanced work is a welcome addition to the growing library on Putin’s Russia
Vikings in the East by Martyn Whittock: Well-researched account let down by attempt to make sense of Putin’s invasion
Historian’s examination of Russia and Ukraine’s shared origins succeeds to a point
Ukraine and Russia begin prisoner-exchange in swap set to be biggest of war
Deal to exchange 1,000 prisoners each was only concrete step towards peace to emerge from first direct talks in three years
Trump’s slapdown diplomacy reduces Oval Office meetings to spectator sport
Events are undermining America’s influence in the world, warn foreign policy experts
Nord Stream saga shows German leaders’ magical thinking and economical approach to the truth
German media investigation raises questions about Angela Merkel’s role in Nord Stream 2 project
Wholesale electricity prices surged 26% in year to April, says CSO
Conclusion of gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine has contributed to higher energy prices this year
Two Irish-based lawyers and their links to Putin’s soft-power agency
Irish Times journalist Conor Gallagher was part of investigation into Kremlin-based Pravfond
Russia funnelled money to Kremlin supporter in Ukraine via Ireland to bypass sanctions, records show
Planned transfer of funds linked to woman living in northwest of Ireland
How the Kremlin’s ‘soft power’ agency supporting expats overseas skirts sanctions
Woman living in northwest of Ireland handled money linked to Russian network
Former Ukrainian politician shot dead outside American school in Madrid
Victim was a senior aide to former president Viktor Yanukovich who was ousted in 2014
Investigation: The links between lawyers in Ireland and Putin’s soft-power agency
Pravfond was set up by Vladimir Putin with the stated goal of protecting the rights of Russians living abroad, but the EU and European intelligence agencies say it does much more than that in some countries
Six servicemen killed in Russian missile attack, says Ukrainian national guard
Putin visits Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops
Trump announces multibillion-dollar ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system
Trump says Golden Dome will protect US from foreign strikes using ground and space-based weapons
Ramaphosa to face into a storm when he meets Trump, whose list of grievances against South Africa is long
US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran
Trump suggests Vatican could host ‘immediate’ Russia and Ukraine peace talks following his two-hour call with Putin
But Russian leader more circumspect on state television about his conversation with US president
Russia launches 273 drones against Ukraine before Trump talks
Largest drone attack on Ukraine since start of war destroys homes and kills at least one person
Why has the German economy gone from Europe’s engine to its anchor?
Miscalculations on security, exports and energy have created a storm in Europe’s largest economy
Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine war
Kremlin launches largest drone barrage on Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion
Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone strike kills nine
Drone attack on bus comes just hours after ‘fruitless’ peace talks in Istanbul
Defence pact likely to be centrepiece of EU-UK ‘reset’ summit in London
Keir Starmer to host Ursula von der Leyen for UK’s first formal summit with Brussels since Brexit, with talks on knife edge
Ukraine-Russia talks: prisoner swap agreed, but no progress on ceasefire
Istanbul meeting ends with agreement to swap 2,000 prisoners of war
Poland’s prime minister warns of Russian interference before election that could change European landscape
Sunday brings the first round of Poland’s presidential election, which will determine the country’s defence policy and EU path for years to come
Was it for this craven display that London endured the Blitz?
The relentless focus on trade has skewed any determination to confront the terrifying echoes of the 1930s. Europeans should be much more vocal about it
Russia sends fighter jet as Estonia tries to inspect shadow oil tanker
Jet sent after Estonian navy followed flagless vessel to ensure it did not tamper with underwater cables
Putin will not travel to Istanbul for peace talks with Zelenskiy, Kremlin confirms
Donald Trump will also skip meeting, Washington says shortly after Moscow’s announcement
Military axis of Russia, China and North Korea will test what the West stands for
Issue of migration – especially economic migration disguised as asylum-seeking – is a growing issue for the political viability of the EU
Letters to the Editor, May 14th: On US academics, outdoor saunas, Gaza, and boycotting the Eurovision
‘Adding more researchers to an already underfunded system is not going to help anyone’
‘Putin is scared’: Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Russian president
Kremlin yet to say whether Putin will take part in talks with Ukrainian leader in Istanbul this week
Russia downed Malaysian passenger aircraft in 2014, UN aviation body rules
Russia rejects ‘biased conclusions’ over shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 that killed all 298 passengers and crew
Outdated electricity grid planning and weak governance stalls Europe’s transition to renewables, report warns
Grid operators are working to outdated scenarios which do not take account of growth in renewable energy sources, report argues
Zelenskiy invites Pope Leo to visit Ukraine
Invitation extended during pontiff’s first known phone call with a foreign leader
Convicted Real IRA bomber speaks at event marking 80th anniversary of VE Day
At a gathering in Co Meath, John Connolly addressed those whose ancestors from the Soviet Union helped defeat Nazi Germany
Zelenskiy challenges Putin to meet in person for peace talks on Thursday
Zelenskiy says Kyiv is willing to talk but Moscow must agree to a ceasefire
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