Kyiv has reported fresh disruptions to Starlink, crippling its air defences in the midst of negotiations to end the war
US envoys stole the show in a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky while European leaders dined at the National Gallery
US envoys stole the show in a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky while European leaders dined at the National Gallery
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner have shuttled between Dublin and Moscow in efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
Jared Kushner says move will allow talks to address ‘broader postwar European security arrangements’; Putin refuses to soften territorial demands. What we know on day 1,724 Ukraine and Russia have agreed to expand the next round of peace negotiations to include European countries , Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner said late on Thursday, after meeting Russian president Vladimir Putin. “This will allow us to address the broader postwar European security arrangements alongside t...
Millions of hectares could go unplanted in the grain powerhouse
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya defends Angela Merkel’s record on Russia and says Europe indulged Alexander Lukashenko as “our son of the bitch."
The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.
US President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner said on Thursday Russia and Ukraine agreed to expand the next round of talks to include European nations and that Washington was working toward what Kushner called the war's "largest prisoner exchange." Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The EPC summit was a form of speed-dating for world leaders, with the main focus on Ukraine.
'We cannot conclude this deal without Europeans being at the table,' US envoy Jared Kushner said on Thursday, adding that Putin was 'willing to give it a try.' The Russian leader also said he would not water down demands to control parts of Ukraine that Russia claims to have annexed.
The Ukrainian president also hailed progress on Europe joining negotiations with Russia and the US.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner flew in to Dublin to brief Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Russia talks
A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear.
European nations discuss security collaboration and an envoy for Ukraine peace talks during the summit in Ireland.
The Prime Minister promised Volodymyr Zelensky his ‘complete support’ in helping end the war in Ukraine.
As Russia bombs Ukraine’s grid, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria want to opt out of the next EU loan - money that actually also helps Ukrainian's civilians build back-up power and heating.
As renewed diplomatic efforts seek to bring an end to Russia's war on Ukraine, the prospect of a negotiated settlement remains unlikely due to Russia's irreconcilable territorial demands, competing visions of European security and an increasingly unpredictable and pro-Moscow American approach to mediation. For Russia expert Mark Galeotti, Executive Director of Mayak Intelligence and Honorary Professor at University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies, Moscow's maxima...
Kushner was in Moscow for talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin on ending the Ukraine war.
Ukraine’s commanders warn that if bridges fall, cities are evacuated and Patriots stay empty, the war could shift from the front lines to a desperate race to stop a 1,000‑km river from becoming an internal border.
Russian president says he would target any foreign troops sent to Ukraine and refuses to soften territorial demands Vladimir Putin warned US negotiators that Russia would target any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, in a series of hardline remarks that came as the Ukrainian military faced renewed disruptions to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service. During the talks at the Kremlin with the US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday, the Russian president refused to soften his te...
The Prime Minister was attending the European Political Community summit in Dublin.
The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in nine months have ended with an agreement on exchanging prisoners. Does this mark a genuine breakthrough and a step toward peace?
If and when Ukraine-Russia peace talks progress, who will take Europe’s seat at the table?
Leaders from more than 50 European countries and institutions are gathering in Dublin for the European Political Community summit, hosted by Ireland under the theme “Europe – strong, secure and connected”. The summit highlighted the need for Europe to have a seat at the table in any discussions shaping its future, amid an ongoing debate over how the continent should respond to US-led efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine with Russia. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian tells...
A draft letter pushes for mandatory cryptographic tagging of sensitive EU-made components
‘Europe needs to pay attention’, warns Zelenskyy after Abu Dhabi talks
Dublin city road closures in place as leaders to discuss Ukraine war and other major issues
The Russian president says he will not water down his demands to control parts of Ukraine
At least 20,651 cases of deported Ukrainian children have been confirmed, about 1.6 million remain under Russian occupation. During debates several MPs called Russia's policy towards Ukrainian children 'genocide'.
António Costa calls for a 'team effort' by Europe, the EU and NATO
Restrictions to Starshield ‘directly affect our ability to intercept Russian jet powered drones’, Ukraine’s president says Luxembourg’s PM Luc Frieden looks to be absolutely chuffed to be representing all three Benelux countries at today’s summit, as his Belgian and Dutch colleagues are too busy to attend as they face domestic crises. “I have the privilege of representing 30 millions citizens today,” he said on arrival to Dublin, with a massive smile on his face. Continue reading...
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed delegates at the start of the European Political Community meeting.
He gave the update ahead of a meeting in Dublin tonight with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner who are currently in Russia meeting Putin.
Military units have recorded "significant disruptions" similar to the speed limits enforced in October, Ukraine's president said.
European leaders need urgently to prepare for a far-right French president who would cut off Kyiv’s financial lifeline Europe is consumed by two debates that matter less than it thinks, while neglecting one that matters enormously. The first is who should represent the EU in negotiations with Russia. This is largely irrelevant because there is little prospect of serious Ukraine peace talks before the end of winter - despite the fanfare that has surrounded discussions in Abu Dhabi this week. R...
Ukraine first reported problems using Starshield last month following a row between Mr Zelensky and Donald Trump over a US-Russia diesel deal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the EU should be alert to Russian efforts to re-write Europe's security architecture ahead of any ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.
In July, and again on Wednesday night both Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned that a deal was being worked on.
The mutual attacks came hours after Russia and Ukraine concluded another round of trilateral peace talks mediated by the United States.
Similar to the first incident in October, a speed restriction has been imposed
Britain’s national wealth fund invests £113m in UForce, whose equipment has been used heavily in war with Russia A London-based naval drone maker founded by Ukrainians has reached a £4.5bn valuation after it raised more than £500m from investors including the UK government. UForce, which makes military drones for land, air and sea, received £113m from the UK’s national wealth fund. The investment makes UForce one of the UK’s fastest-growing unicorns – or startups with a valuation of more than...
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are at the Kremlin for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a new push for a peace deal in Ukraine.
European leaders gather in Dublin for the European Political Community summit after two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi produced a prisoner exchange but no ceasefire. US envoys head to Moscow, then to Zelenskyy. We also hear from the EU justice chief Michael McGrath and look at COP31.
Around 50 world leaders are meeting in Dublin to discuss Ukraine, European security and global challenges | follow for updates
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Volodymyr Zelensky and Micheál Martin discussed the programme during a meeting in Dublin on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Dublin ahead of two major EU presidency events this week. Mr Zelensky was greeted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he arrived at Government Buildings in Dublin on Wednesday evening ahead of a bilateral meeting with the Taoiseach. The two men shook hands and exchanged greetings, as well as stopping […]
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its "unwavering support for our people, for Ukraine, for our defence".
After two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine have agreed a major prisoner swap, with final numbers to be confirmed, U.S. officials say.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel first to Moscow to meet the Russian president, before flying to to Dublin to debrief the Ukrainian leader.
The talks in Abu Dhabi are the first between Russia, Ukraine, and the US since February
Diplomats expect a dramatic debate at a summit later in the month
Ukraine and Russia resume US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with Kyiv welcoming a shift in Washington's approach but major differences remaining over territory, security guarantees and the terms of a ceasefire.
So-called ‘forum-shopping’ is harming Europe's ability to ramp up pressure on Moscow
Is Kherson facing another major Russian assault? And is it ready to resist, yet again, asks Zarina Zabrisky
Europe has ambitious defence plans and budgets are rising. But genuine readiness will depend on whether it can build an integrated defence market, accelerate industrial production and place its eastern Member States and Ukraine at the heart of the transformation.
Americans commit to 'a strong NATO central to Euro-Atlantic collective defence'
'Not even Trump can sacrifice Ukraine to Russia,' Crosetto said
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