# russian invasion

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2022

Kyiv calls for new sanctions against Russia and a demilitarised zone around nuclear power plant

The White House earlier called on Russia to cease all military operations around nuclear facilities in Ukraine.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of "the very real risk of a nuclear disaster" from shelling at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

The first grain ship to reach its final destination after departing from Ukraine has docked in Turkey.

The World Bank announced it was mobilising another $4.5 billion in US-provided financial support for Ukraine.

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# russian invasion

FF senator calls on Michael D Higgins to express Irish support for Ukraine after Sabina letter

Sabina Higgins, in a letter to the Irish Times, called for both Ukraine and Russia to “agree to a ceasefire and negotiations”.

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Jul 30th 2022, 7:50 PM

# Invasion

Gazprom drastically cuts gas deliveries to Europe via Nord Stream pipeline

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy said he hopes the UK’s Boris Johnson will not ‘disappear’ from politics.

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Jul 27th 2022, 3:27 PM

# Sanctions

Russia retaliates against western media after EU court upholds ban on RT

The court found RT broadcast pro-war propaganda.

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Jul 27th 2022, 3:07 PM

# War in Ukraine

Zelenskyy says UN responsible for guaranteeing Russia-Ukraine grain deal

President Michael D Higgins welcomed the agreement between Russia and Ukraine this evening.

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Jul 22nd 2022, 10:12 PM

# eastern ukraine

Five months on, anger and despair prevail in Ukraine's Donbas region

Volunteer humanitarian aid worker Oleksiy Yukov called it “a war without mercy that has gone crazy”.

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Jul 22nd 2022, 10:26 AM

# Ukraine

Russian shelling kills at least two and wounds 19 in Kharkiv

The regional governer said four people are in serious condition.

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Jul 21st 2022, 9:57 AM

# Refugees

About 150 refugees to arrive to 16-per-tent Defence Forces marquees in Gormanston tomorrow

Further sanctions against Russia are on the cards.

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Jul 18th 2022, 9:40 AM

# Ukraine

EU mulls sanctions as Russia accused of shelling from nuclear plant

More Russian figures could be placed on the EU’s blacklist.

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Jul 17th 2022, 7:43 AM

# Ukraine

G20 finance talks end divided as response to Russia dominates discussion

Finance chiefs looked for solutions to food and energy crises while accusing Russian technocrats of exacerbating problems.

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Jul 16th 2022, 2:25 PM

# Missiles

Russia accused of shelling from captured Ukraine nuclear plant

The situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is “extremely tense”, an official said.

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Jul 16th 2022, 7:40 AM

# Energy

Russia switching off gas to Europe would present 'severe' risk to Ireland, minister says

The finance minister came before the budgetary oversight committee today.

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Jul 14th 2022, 1:39 PM

# impasse

Russia and Ukraine near grain deal in first talks since March

The face-to-face talks come with the threat of food shortages spreading across the poorest parts of the world.

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Jul 13th 2022, 10:03 PM

# Ukraine

Russia aims to consolidate control of Donetsk region as air strikes hit eastern region

Rockets hit a town of about 12,000 people.

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Jul 10th 2022, 7:01 PM

# Ukraine

Putin says if West wants to defeat Russia on battlefield, 'let them try'

The Russian president also warned that Moscow has not even started its military campaign in Ukraine “in earnest.”

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Jul 7th 2022, 8:11 PM

# russian invasion

At least two killed after 'massive' Russian shelling in Ukrainian city of Sloviansk

Moscow has launched a campaign of so-called Russification.

Sloviansk Mayor Vadim Lyakh has urged residents to evacuate and to take cover in shelters.

FSB official Sergei Yeliseyev said "Russia is here forever" upon taking over the government in Kherson.

Talks in Switzerland heard that the rebuilding of Ukraine is estimated to cost at least $750 billion.

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Jul 5th 2022, 7:10 PM

# Defence

Nato hails 'historic day' as membership process for Sweden and Finland launched

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said it is the fastest accession process in the alliance’s history.

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Jul 5th 2022, 2:19 PM

# Ukraine

Putin orders troops to press ahead with Ukraine offensive after taking control of Lugansk region

The Ukrainian army retreated from the strategic city of Lysychansk over the weekend following weeks of fierce fighting.

Ukrainian troops withdrew from the strategic city of Lysychansk over the weekend.

Leaders from dozens of countries are meeting in Switzerland to map out a "Marshall Plan" to rebuild Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that rebuilding his country is the "common task of the whole democratic world".

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Jul 4th 2022, 2:22 PM

# Retreat

Ukraine army accuses Russia of firing phosphorus bombs on Snake Island

An international convention bans the use of phosphorus weapons against civilians but allows it on military targets.

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Jul 1st 2022, 8:20 PM

# odessa strike

Strikes in Southern Ukraine leave 17 dead after Russia evacuates Snake Island

A nine-storey apartment building was partially destroyed, leaving 14 people dead and 30 wounded, including several children.

The strikes, in the Bilgorod-Dnistrovsky district, were launched by aircraft that flew in from the Black Sea.

The decision to abandon Snake Island "changes the situation in the Black Sea considerably," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Jul 1st 2022, 7:50 AM

# russian invasion

Russia summons British ambassador over 'offensive' Putin comments by Boris Johnson

The UK Prime Minister said that Vladimir Putin would not have started the war in Ukraine if he was a woman.

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Jun 30th 2022, 6:15 PM

# Kremenchuk

'Deplorable' Russian strike kills at least 13 and injures dozens at Ukraine shopping centre

The Ukrainian defence ministry said the strike was timed to coincide with the centre’s busiest hours.

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Jun 27th 2022, 10:57 PM

# russian invasion

EU leaders back Ukraine membership bid in trip to war-torn Kyiv

It is the first time that the three leaders have visited Kyiv since Russia launched its invasion.

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Jun 16th 2022, 6:07 PM

# Ukraine

Russia announces humanitarian corridor at Severodonetsk plant as Zelenskyy pleads for arms

The Ukrainian president said yesterday that the human cost of the battle for the region was “simply terrifying”.

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Jun 14th 2022, 10:04 PM

# Severodonetsk

22 people wounded in airstrikes on western Ukraine as Russia continues push on Severodonetsk

The attack comes as Russian troops continue to push for control of Severodonetsk in the east.

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Jun 12th 2022, 10:43 AM

# Ukraine

EU chief visits Ukraine as fierce fighting continues in east of country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that serious battles were ongoing in Severodonetsk, a city in the east.

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Jun 11th 2022, 12:15 PM

# ireland ukraine fund

Grants up to €100,000 available to organisations helping Ukrainians in Ireland

New figures released by the CSO show that a total of 35,670 PPSNs have been issued to people from Ukraine since early March.

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Jun 10th 2022, 4:19 PM

# Sergei Lavrov

Moscow furious as foreign minister cancels Serbia visit after neighbours close airspace

Bulgaria, Macedonia and Montenegro refused a request for Sergei Lavrov’s plane to pass through their airspaces.

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Jun 6th 2022, 5:30 PM

# russian invasion

Ukraine suffers setbacks in strategically important Severodonetsk

Officials earlier said that Ukrainian troops had beaten back Russian forces to control half of the flashpoint eastern city.

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Jun 6th 2022, 3:31 PM

# Severodonetsk

Ukraine claims it has pushed Russian forces back during fierce fighting in east

Crews sometimes arrive at a location only to be forced to retreat because of the fighting.

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Jun 4th 2022, 3:12 PM

# Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Ukraine losing up to 100 soldiers a day

It comes after US President Joe Biden announced his country is sending a small number of high-tech, medium-range rocket systems to aid Ukrainian forces.

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Jun 1st 2022, 10:00 PM

# Severodonetsk

Russia advances in Donbas as EU leaders agree to ban most Russian oil

EU leaders have agreed to put sanctions on most Russian oil imports.

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May 31st 2022, 7:34 AM

# russian invasion

Ukraine says 'everything' being done to defend Donbas from Russian onslaught

In his daily address to Ukrainians, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russians had “concentrated maximum artillery, maximum reserves in Donbas”.

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May 28th 2022, 9:41 AM

Voices

Opinion: Ukrainian refugees are vulnerable to trafficking and abuse - we must protect them

GOAL’s Mary Van Lieshout says Ukrainian refugees are vulnerable to exploitation and government agencies and NGOs must do more to protect them.

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May 11th 2022, 7:00 PM

# russian invasion

US set to approve $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, warning of long war ahead

It comes as a top US official warned that Vladimir Putin is preparing for a long war that may not end with Russian victory in the east.

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May 10th 2022, 9:35 PM

# russian invasion

Ukraine forces accuse Russia of firing during evacuation of Mariupol steel plant

Ukrainian fighters say “assault operations” continued despite a ceasefire.

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May 6th 2022, 2:42 PM

# Ukraine

More than 100 civilians brought to safety out of Mariupol as Russia strikes factory in Donetsk

The UK and EU are moving to give more support to Ukraine and further sanction Russia respectively.

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May 3rd 2022, 10:49 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'It's absolutely terrifying': Charity workers on the shock and despair faced by displaced Ukrainians

A report by

Céimin Burke

Doctors say Russia’s targeting of civilians is having a severe impact on many Ukrainians mental health.

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May 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Ukraine

US President seeks $33 billion package to send arms and aid to Ukraine

In a statement from the White House, Biden said the US is “not attacking Russia”.

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Apr 28th 2022, 7:06 PM

# russian invasion

Russia vows bigger Ukraine assault as UN documents killings

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said today that it has detailed a “horror story” of violations perpetrated against civilians.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 10:35 PM