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
Vladimir Putin
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 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
Trump leaves Russia and Ukraine to ceasefire talks
US president says negotiations will begin ‘immediately’ following more guarded statement from Putin
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
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
Ukraine-Russia talks: prisoner swap agreed, but no progress on ceasefire
Istanbul meeting ends with agreement to swap 2,000 prisoners of war
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
Zelenskiy says Russia is not serious as Putin’s no-show throws Ukraine talks into confusion
US secretary of state Marco Rubio to travel to Istanbul to meet Turkey’s foreign minister and Ukraine’s delegation on Friday
Sanctions threat hikes up pressure in game of Ukraine ceasefire tennis
Europe Letter: Crippling economic sanctions on Russia a key bargaining chip for Kyiv in any truce talks
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
‘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
The Irish Times view on Ukraine-Russia peace talks: keep the pressure on Putin
Talks notwithstanding, European leaders must follow up on their promise to escalate sanctions
Zelenskiy invites Pope Leo to visit Ukraine
Invitation extended during pontiff’s first known phone call with a foreign leader
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
Gazans now eat one meal every two or three days as Trump plans his ‘Riviera’
In a just world, Putin, Netanyahu and their enabler, Trump, would stand trial for war crimes and the US administration’s ‘green light for genocide’
Ukraine and European leaders tell Putin to agree to 30-day ceasefire or face ‘massive’ sanctions
Trump backs European call for Ukraine-Russia truce to begin on Monday
The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself about Russia and Betrayed Ukraine by Alexander Vindman – An unsparing critique of US ‘crisis management’ policy
The writer’s theme is one of lost opportunities that could have prevented today’s war
The Illegals by Shaun Walker: The Russian agent who couldn’t get Irish people to shut up, and other spy stories
Shaun Walker’s thrilling account of deep-undercover spies also serves as a potted history of communist Russia
Joe Biden accuses Donald Trump of ‘modern-day appeasement’ towards Russia
Former president claims successor risks causing a breakdown of US-Europe relations
Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election
Warsaw says its role as a hub for aid to Ukraine has made it a target for Russian sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation
Romania elections: Presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender
George Simion, who leads in opinion polls going into first voting round, says Calin Georgescu could hold leadership role
Putin ‘hopes’ nuclear weapons will not be needed as he targets ‘logical conclusion’ to war in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces partly destroy factory in Russia’s Bryansk region, says local governor
Ukraine says no to Russian call for three-day ceasefire to cover Moscow’s commemoration of end of second World War
Zelenskiy says Russia’s proposal is ‘theatrical show’ that does not help peace talks
A Ukrainian commander writes: It may be extortionate, but I’d rather share our resources with US than Russia
In her latest monthly column, the commander of a Ukrainian drone unit says attempts by Putin and Trump to humiliate Zelenskiy have backfired
Russia destroys 34 Ukrainian drones, says defence ministry
Trump says he thinks Putin wants peace in Ukraine despite recent attacks
Putin announces three-day ceasefire in May but Ukraine calls for immediate peace
Fighting will be paused to mark Soviet victory in second World War, but Kyiv says ceasefire should be ‘real, not just for a parade’
Iran port explosion: Death toll rises to 40
Russia dispatches firefighters to Bandar Abbas as more than 1,000 injured in blast
Rubio says Russia-Ukraine peace deal needs to happen soon
Senate minority leader Schumer fears Trump will ‘cave’ to Putin
Trump accuses Putin of not wanting to end war after ‘very productive’ meeting with Zelenskiy
Trump and Zelenskiy met at Pope Francis’s funeral to discuss possible ceasefire
In Trump’s America, it can be dangerous to criticise the president’s friends
Worldview: The administration has rescinded the legal status of close to 1,000 international university students since mid-March
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