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Ukraine

Yesterday
15th July 2026
Accommodation Recognition Payment
Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut
7 hrs ago
8.5k
ukraine refugees
Government set to extend refugee protection for Ukrainians until March 2028
19 hrs ago
14.5k
This week
12th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
Foynes
‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tánaiste says
14 Jul
3.4k
FactCheck
Debunked: Claims of Russian battlefield gains misuse report that finds greater Ukrainian advances
14 Jul
4.4k
Russia sanctions
Sanctions on Russia are a 'priority' for Ireland's EU Presidency, McEntee says
13 Jul
6.4k
92
Last week
5th July 2026 - 11th July 2026
Anastasiia Berezovska
Monaco bombing suspect found shot dead and intelligence officer arrested in Ukraine
7 Jul
14.1k
14
This month
July 2026
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Who would have thought Ukraine wouldn't want our decrepit combat vehicles?
Carl Kinsella
4 Jul
6.6k
evening fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
2 Jul
3.8k
missile strikes
Ukraine asks allies to send air defence systems, after Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 17
Updated 2 Jul
8.9k
81
Thanks but no thanks
Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
1 Jul
43.1k
131
Dublin
Why has Zelenskyy decided to fly over to Dublin for the start of Ireland's EU presidency?
Updated 1 Jul
23.4k
178
Last month
June 2026
Ukraine
Police hunt for Monaco bomb suspect after ‘Ukrainian magnate and his family’ injured in blast
Updated 30 Jun
12.8k
Climate Change
Extreme heatwave breaks record temperatures in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany
30 Jun
9.4k
40
Refugee Protection
Ukraine asks the EU to stop refuge for men aged 23-60 to ease manpower shortage
26 Jun
37.6k
157
eu presidency
Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
20 Jun
5.3k
31
Ukraine
Poland strips Zelenskyy of highest honour over naming of Ukrainian unit after WW2 army
20 Jun
25.9k
FactCheck
The head of US intelligence has been pushing misinformation about Ukrainian 'biolabs'. What are they?
20 Jun
10.6k
russia invaded ukraine
Ukrainian therapist in Ireland: Trauma follows people wherever they go, but therapy helps
Liudmyla Nakonechna
19 Jun
2.8k
defence and cash
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
The 27 leaders are meeting for their last summit before Ireland takes over the EU presidency in a couple of weeks.
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
Updated 19 Jun
7.3k
38
Brussels
Taoiseach to push for EU action in response to 'egregious Israeli breaches of human rights'
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
Updated 18 Jun
12.3k
77
Moscow
Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years
At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze.
18 Jun
15.2k
War in Ukraine
Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine, as US president is wooed at G7
European leaders will be keen to remind Trump of the importance of pushing Russia to accept peace on Kyiv’s terms.
Updated 16 Jun
10.2k
62
EU Enlargement
The EU official overseeing Ukraine's membership bid is visiting Ireland today
11 Jun
5.0k
23
Scenic Route
England defeat Ukraine but must go to play-offs as Netherlands take second in Ireland's group
9 Jun
1.2k
0
good news
My recovery has started – Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
Updated 8 Jun
2.6k
4
good news
Denmark's Christian Eriksen ‘in good spirits’ after collapsing on pitch during friendly match
The 42
8 Jun
7.3k
10
Russia
Ukraine fires hundreds of drones at Russia on last day of key economic forum in St Petersburg
Updated 6 Jun
9.4k
extending a hand
Zelenskyy calls on Putin for face-to-face negotiations in rare public letter
5 Jun
4.1k
aughinish alumina
Fine Gael MEPs 'deeply concerned' that Limerick refinery may be fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine
4 Jun
7.6k
54
clear path
Ukraine and Moldova a step closer to EU membership after Hungary drops long-standing veto
3 Jun
11.3k
74
War in Ukraine
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal as city prepares to host 'Russian Davos'
3 Jun
9.9k
War in Ukraine
Ukraine says around 730 drones and missiles fired in Russian attack that killed at least 13
Minister Peter Burke meanwhile said his department is ‘doing a deep dive’ investigation to ensure Irish alumina is not eventually being purchased by arms companies in Russia.
Updated 2 Jun
4.3k
May
May 2026
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine launches fresh strikes on Russian energy targets but denies hitting nuclear plant
31 May
4.4k
galati
EU and Nato condemn 'reckless' Russia after drone hits apartment block in Romania
29 May
10.2k
Ukraine
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians will be withdrawn by March 2027
26 May
28.4k
64
Oreshnik
EU leaders condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable missile in massive attacks killing four
24 May
7.2k
Popping over
Hungary's new PM sends signal to EU (and Putin) by choosing Poland for first official visit
19 May
7.6k
5
Ukraine War
Russia says four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack
Updated 17 May
6.4k
Kyiv
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
15 May
3.6k
Kyiv
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
14 May
2.1k
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