The Irish Times

Russia dropped powerful bomb on Mariupol theatre where hundreds sheltered, Ukraine says

US announces $800m aid package following Zelenskiy’s plea to Congress

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 07:40

War drums grow louder as Ukranian face-off continues

Inside Politics: US diplomat says there is ‘every indication’ that Russian attack is coming

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 07:57

Biden considers deploying thousands of troops to eastern Europe, officials say

Move in response to Ukraine crisis would signal major pivot for US administration

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 10:18

Irish chief-of-staff meets Russian ambassador to discuss defence issues

Russians will conduct live naval firing exercise off the Irish coast next month

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 20:00

Russia expert says Putin does not have a history of bluffing

‘When people basically underestimate Putin or try to call the bluff he often makes good on it. We are in a very dangerous situation’

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 18:38

US and Russian foreign chiefs hold ‘constructive’ talks in Iceland

Antony Blinken tells Sergei Lavrov Washington seeks ‘stable relationship’ with Moscow

Thu May 20 2021 - 19:55

The Irish Times view on EU-Russia relations: Moscow snubs rapprochement

The humiliation of the EU’s foreign policy chief will add to momentum for tougher sanctions against the Putin regime

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 19:00

Turkey tells Russia that attacks in Syria’s Idlib region must stop

Hundreds of thousands of civilians in Idlib are scrambling to escape a widening offensive by Assad’s forces

Sun Feb 16 2020 - 17:43

No end in sight to Venezuelan crisis despite daily upheaval

Trump administration’s hawkish stance and Russian reaction ratchet up political pressure

Thu May 02 2019 - 21:33

Rift rumours sparked as Saudi prince absent from key meetings

King thought to be reining in Mohammed bin Salman following Khashoggi murder

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 01:00

Confidante of North Korean leader to deliver letter to Trump

Mike Pompeo is ‘confident we are moving in the right direction’ on summit

Thu May 31 2018 - 21:44

UK accused of ‘putting all decency aside’ over poisoning

UK secret services possibly involved in Salisbury attack - Russian foreign minister

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 17:26

White House claims Syria preparing another chemical attack

US has ‘potential’ evidence Assad planning chemical attack

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 06:30

Pressure mounts on Trump as Comey agrees to testify

Investigation into links with Russia intensifies as president arrives in Saudi Arabia

Sat May 20 2017 - 15:31

Can Donald Trump keep his grip on the presidency?

Explainer: Russia links and Comey memo leave White House in turmoil

Wed May 17 2017 - 13:53

Soul of discretion? Not Donald Trump

Sharing intelligence information confirms fears US president is too close to Putin

Wed May 17 2017 - 00:05

Una Mullally: Left-leaning media also prospering under Trump

Those who were previously seen to be alarmist in reaction to and coverage of Trump have been proven correct

Thu May 11 2017 - 17:29

Assad’s forces carried out chemical weapons attack, says France

Analysis links sarin gas attack on Khan Sheikhoun to regime, says Jean-Marc Ayrault

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 15:16

US and Russia in dialogue of sorts

Like the rest of us, Russia is trying to understand Trump’s “real intentions”

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40

Rex Tillerson jabs at Russia over Syria’s chemical weapons use

US secretary of state in Italy to meet with foreign ministers from G7 group

Mon Apr 10 2017 - 19:58

Syrian ceasefire appears to hold as general ‘calm continues’

Russia and Turkey are to act as guarantors in the peace deal, as the US is left sidelined

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 08:30

Fiercest air strikes yet on Aleppo after Syria declares offensive

Army declares new operation in area as Russia, United States fail to agree on reviving truce

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 16:47

US and Russia wrangle over Syria deal at G20 summit

Barack Obama warns ‘grave differences’ remain between the two superpowers

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 18:06

Syrian government ends four-year siege on rebel Damascus suburb

Civilians and gunmen to be evacuated from region left in ruins by constant shelling

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 13:34

World powers plan to strengthen Syrian ceasefire

John Kerry says aid will be airifted to cut-off areas

Tue May 17 2016 - 18:13

Australia charges five men over plot to sail to join Islamic State

Men towed motor boat almost 3000km from Melbourne to Cairns to sail to Indonesia and onwards to Syria

Sun May 15 2016 - 08:28

At least 12 dead as Syrian rebels shell military forces in Aleppo

Opposition fighters face ‘high price’ for civilian deaths as violence in city escalates

Tue May 03 2016 - 13:55

US warns Russia over dangers of military action in Syria

Talks held about ‘deconflicting’ situation following second day of Russian air strikes

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 08:21

Putin breaks silence with call to Obama

Phone call the first conversation between Russian and US leaders since February

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 06:24

Kerry meets Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine and Syria

Talks as relations between Washington and Moscow plummet to post-Cold War lows

Tue May 12 2015 - 17:58

Kerry driving force behind talks to limit Iran’s nuclear programme

US secretary of state strikes up rapport with Iranian counterpart

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 01:00

Cold war chill as leaders clash over Ukraine in Munich

While Merkel has faith in sanctions, others see arms as more persuasive

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 13:50

Merkel to press Obama on postponing Kiev arms decision

German chancellor to meet US president amid divisions on Ukraine military aid

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 01:00

US and Russia clash over Ukraine’s sovereignty

Sergey Lavrov attacks US ‘obsession’ with global dominance and EU’s ‘connivance’ in region

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 18:19