Elon Musk’s participation in Donald Trump’s post-election telephone call to Volodymyr Zelenskiy from Mar-a-Lago was chilling, because two years ago Musk tweeted a 'peace plan' for Ukraine that espoused Vladimir Putin’s demands
Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge
European leaders say efforts must be taken to avoid trade war with US during second Trump presidency
Prospects of a trade war and collapse of US support for Ukraine pose grave threats to EU
‘It’s part of military operations,’ says adviser to Lithuanian president amid concern sabotage nearly caused air disaster
The EU’s dependency on the US for security could weaken its hand in any confrontation over trade and tariffs
Country’s interior minister says two attackers killed in incident near Ankara where witnesses heard explosion and gunfire
Visit by US defence secretary to meet Zelenskiy focused on assisting Kyiv as Russia slowly makes gains in east of country
Membership of the European Sky Shield Initiative would be highly controversial given Ireland’s stated position of military neutrality
Ukrainian leader claims 10,000 troops from North Korea being prepared to fight for Russia
Small strategic city of Toretsk being ‘wiped out’ by Russian attack, Ukrainian military spokeswoman says as Kyiv seeks weapons and permission to strike further into attacker’s territory
EU says latest deadly Russian strike on Odesa is “Putin’s answer” to calls for talks with Kremlin
Ukraine is outnumbered, outgunned and sees the West’s commitment withering. As Ukrainian’s face another long winter, appetite for war is waning
Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges western allies to provide Ukraine with the military support that Israel received in its battle with Iran
The era of the United States as unrivalled global leader is over. Small alliances of like-minded countries are growing in importance
The military alliance would have little to gain from Irish membership, while Ireland’s strategic geography means it enjoys unofficial protection under Nato’s umbrella
Death toll from Russian missile strike on military institute in town of Poltava on Tuesday rises to 55 with seven killed in attack on Lviv
Prime minister Donald Tusk says lessons of the past, and present Russian aggression, underline importance of strong defence
Collins Aerospace, which has operations in Shannon and Cork, has been in Ireland since 1988
The threats to this crucial infrastructure are growing but there are possible solutions
Transfer of jets should, over time, help Kyiv build capacity to put a dent in Russia’s aerial superiority
Alexander Vindman, who served under Trump, says during visit to Ireland that win for Democrats would lead to ‘huge pressure’ on Vladimir Putin to negotiate
Anne Applebaum portrays the ongoing international destruction of democracy but neglects to a degree the potential of China and how kleptocracy is now deeply ingrained into every geopolitical system
Ukrainian commander says Russian forces will have to go on defensive in coming weeks
Country needs to do much more to protect its territory, including working in closer co-operation with like-minded countries, review finds
Taoiseach will confirm Ireland has joined international coalition campaigning for return of 20,000 Ukrainian children from Russia and Belarus
Berlin says it will not be intimidated by Moscow’s ‘hybrid war’ against Kyiv’s allies
US president refers to Zelenskiy as Putin and misnames Kamala Harris as Trump during Nato summit events
Rheinmetall’s Armin Papperger says German government providing ‘great level of security’ after attempt on his life reportedly uncovered by US intelligence
Members agreed on commitments that a new, less friendly US administration will find difficult to repudiate
Military alliance’s summit declaration sharply criticises China, calling it a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in country
US president’s headline speech seeks to convince foreign leaders that he is up to task of leading military alliance as Washington summit begins
Zelenskiy comes to Washington summit seeking security guarantees for Ukraine, weapons, finances and political support
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