The Irish Times

Demoralised Russian soldiers tell of anger at being ‘duped’ into war

It is clear a significant number of Putin’s servicemen are demoralised and reluctant to fight

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 20:55

Kiev in crosswires as western backing appears to be on wane

Zelenskiy to meet Putin against backdrop of war, gas-pipe politics and potential EU pivot

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Critics of Ukraine’s push for peace fear ‘capitulation’ to Russia

Novice leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned of Kremlin ‘traps’ in plan for war-torn east

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 19:12

Ukrainian president’s party celebrates as exit polls point to election landslide

Ex-comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy eyes coalition with country's top rock star

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 22:17

Ukrainian president's party set to lead election purge of old guard

Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes for a parliamentary majority to pursue bold reforms

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:55

Drug test dispute strikes Ukraine's unorthodox election scrap

Poroshenko and Zelenskiy yet to confirm plans for run-off debate in Kiev stadium

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 19:04

Ukraine’s presidential battle heats up after comedian’s first-round win

Incumbent Petro Poroshenko accuses rival Zelenskiy of being oligarch’s ‘puppet’

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 17:39

Comedian leads in Ukrainian presidential election

Volodymyr Zelenskiy plays a fictional president in a popular TV series

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 07:31

The Irish Times view on Ukraine’s election: a comic’s turn

This year has thrown up the possibility of another dramatic change in political landscape

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 00:01

Ukrainian comedian likely to face president in election run-off

Exit polls put Volodymyr Zelenskiy way ahead of incumbent Petro Poroshenko

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 20:04

Ukrainians go to the polls after bitter presidential campaign

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the lead as high profile candidates trail behind

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 09:42

‘Shelling is a daily reality in eastern Ukraine for almost five years’

Could a new leader end an undeclared war with Russia that has killed 13,000 people?

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Ukraine braced for election battle as comedian eyes presidency

Heavyweight rivals flag up Volodymyr Zelenskiy's inexperience and oligarch links

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 18:30

Fraud and security fears swirl around Ukraine's presidential election

Far-right violence and Russian hacking among a host of concerns for Sunday's vote

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 01:01

Ukraine's choice: the chocolate king, comeback queen or clown prince?

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy tipped to win Sunday's presidential election

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 19:30

Ukraine's new NHS may not save ailing presidency of Poroshenko

Unclear how top challengers in March 31st vote would pursue key reforms

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:01

US warns Ukraine over failing reforms and election fears

Graft and cronyism claims are damaging to President Petro Poroshenko’s re-election bid

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 17:28

Ukraine's president under scrutiny as court quashes key anti-graft law

Petro Poroshenko accused of failing on reforms as re-election battle looms

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 18:49

Ukrainian official in court over acid-attack murder of activist

Killing of anti-corruption campaigner Kateryna Handziuk prompted international outrage

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 18:35

Ukraine’s president to seek re-election and ‘cold peace’ with Russia

Petro Poroshenko says war-scarred Ukraine will apply for EU membership in 2024

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 16:50

Ukrainian activist Kateryna Handziuk dies from acid attack

Poroshenko urges law enforcement agencies to find and punish her killers

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 17:14

Lawyer given jail sentence for lying to Mueller’s investigators

Alex van der Zwaan is son-in-law of a Russian billionaire and linked to Paul Manafort

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 22:20

Saakashvili sets sights on Kiev after dramatic return to Ukraine

Populist former Georgian leader thrives in role of anti-oligarch crusader

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 01:00

Amal Clooney expecting twins with husband George

Matt Damon says ‘they’re going to be awesome parents. Those kids are lucky’

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 10:54

Lawyer Amal Clooney nominated for Tipperary Peace Prize

Other nominees include Fr Patrick Devine, Martin McGuinness and Amnesty Ireland

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 20:02

Volodymyr Groysman approved as PM of Ukraine

Critics fear Groysman, a close ally of Petro Poroshenko, will extend oligarchs’ influence

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 16:30

Gay rights row hits Ukraine’s hopes of visa-free EU travel

Parliament debates reforms amid uptick in fighting with Russian-backed separatists

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 17:56

Tymoshenko resurgent in Ukraine’s local elections

PM Yatsenyuk’s party withdraws from the ballot as popularity plunges

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:00

Russia urges new Ukraine leaders to enter talks with rebels

Main pro-western parties expected to launch coalition talks after dominating election

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 08:52

Clooney weds lawyer Alamuddin in lavish Venice celebration

Bono, Matt Damon and Cindy Crawford among guests at ‘party of the year’

Sun Sept 28 2014 - 09:55

Poroshenko promises peace as fighting rages at airport

Ukrainian jets and helicopters strike rebels allegedly supported by Chechen fighters

Tue May 27 2014 - 07:52

‘Chocolate king’ Poroshenko ‘wins Ukraine presidency’

Exit polls show confectionary magnate with absolute majority in presidential election

Sun May 25 2014 - 18:35

Armed clashes in east as Ukraine counts down to election

At least two dead as tensions heighten ahead of presidential poll on Sunday

Fri May 23 2014 - 22:07

Russia will respect Ukraine presidential poll, Putin says

Russian president blames West for ‘chaos and civil war’ in Ukraine ahead of Sunday’s election

Fri May 23 2014 - 14:11