# War

Last year

2022

# Blackmail

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘nuclear blackmail’ after shelling at power plant

He renewed his call for fresh sanctions against Moscow.

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Aug 16th 2022, 6:45 AM

# Ukrainian war

Four more ships of grain leave Ukraine as new strike hits nuclear site

Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a new strike at a Russian-occupied nuclear plant.

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Aug 7th 2022, 5:54 PM

# Ukraine

US says Russia trying to fabricate evidence after deadly strike on prisoners-of-war

The Ukrainians killed at the Donetsk prison included troops captured during the fall of Mariupol.

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Aug 4th 2022, 6:55 AM

# War

Turkey says first grain cargo could leave Ukraine port Monday

The deal to lift the blockade is aimed at easing a global food crisis that has seen prices soar in some of the world’s poorest countries.

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Jul 31st 2022, 3:32 PM

# mykolaiv

Russian strikes on southern Ukraine city described as 'strongest so far'

At least one person has died after the overnight bombardments in Mykolaiv.

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Jul 31st 2022, 2:20 PM

# Attack

Russia says Odessa strikes hit Western arms as grain deal hangs in the balance

Western nations repeated their condemnation of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine after the strikes.

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Jul 25th 2022, 6:48 AM

# Ukraine

North Korea accuses US of biological warfare in Ukraine

Washington and Kyiv have denied the existence of laboratories intended to produce biological weapons in Ukraine.

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Jul 24th 2022, 12:23 PM

Voices

Tom Clonan: Time is running out for Putin in Ukraine and this makes him dangerous

The security analyst says that having seized all of Luhansk, Putin will now turn his attention to Donetsk.

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Jul 24th 2022, 8:30 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

Zelenskyy sacks two top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions

Zelenskyy said he was firing prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova and security chief Ivan Bakanov.

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Jul 18th 2022, 6:51 AM

# battle for the donbas

Ukraine 'destroys' Russian arms depot as EU and US pledge nearly $3 billion in aid

Ukrainian military intelligence said separately its forces had freed five captives in a “special operation” in Kherson.

Ukrainian military intelligence said separately its forces had freed five captives in a "special operation" in Kherson.

Officials in the southern city of Mykolaiv said Russian forces had bombed two medical facilities and homes, injuring 12 people.

Military delegations from Turkey, Russia and Ukraine will meet with the UN in Istanbul tomorrow to discuss the safe export of Ukrainian grain.

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Jul 12th 2022, 8:24 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

# battle for Lysychansk

Ukrainian army announces retreat from Lysychansk

Ukrainian presidnet Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously denied Russian claims that the city had been captured.

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Jul 3rd 2022, 3:05 PM

# War

Nato leaders denounce Russia's 'appalling cruelty' in Ukraine as Moscow threatens Norway

The dispute comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine takes centre stage at a Nato summit in Madrid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to participate and will speak twice via videolink.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge his NATO allies to boost their defence spending in response to Russia's invasion.

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Jun 29th 2022, 4:40 PM

# Ukraine

Explosions rock Kyiv as Russians 'fully occupy' Severodonetsk

AFP journalists reported a residential complex near the centre of Kyiv had been hit.

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Jun 26th 2022, 7:18 AM

# Belarus

Russia pushes to block second city in eastern Ukraine

The Luhansk region’s governor said that Russian forces are attempting to blockade Lysychansk from the south.

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Jun 25th 2022, 3:07 PM

# Ukraine

Ukrainian forces to retreat from Severodonetsk as gas becomes 'scarce' in Europe

It comes as the EU granted candidate status to Ukraine yesterday evening.

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Jun 24th 2022, 7:58 AM

# Stability

Ireland's financial stability report finds Ukraine war has amplified inflation here

The review also found “emerging pressures” in the housing market.

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Jun 15th 2022, 5:20 PM

# Russia

UN issues war crimes warning after death sentences given to soldiers

Three foreigners captured fighting for Ukraine were sentenced to death by pro-Russian rebels yesterday.

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Jun 10th 2022, 10:45 PM

# Ukraine

Fate of Donbas rests in battleground city of Severodonetsk, says Zelenskyy

Russian troops have refocused their offensive on the Donbas region, comprising Lugansk and Donetsk.

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Jun 9th 2022, 7:18 AM

# Ukraine

Russia deploys more troops and claims progress in east Ukraine

The administrative centre of the Luhansk region, has recently been the focus of the Russian offensive.

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Jun 7th 2022, 7:09 PM

# Severodonetsk

Kyiv rocked by explosions overnight as Putin warns 'new targets' could be attacked

At least 11 civilians were reported killed in the Lugansk region where Severodonetsk is located.

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Jun 5th 2022, 3:33 PM

# War

€10.5 million allocated to community groups supporting refugees from Ukraine

More than 30,000 people have travelled from Ukraine to Ireland since the start of the war.

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Jun 1st 2022, 1:15 PM

# Ukraine

Eurovision winners auction trophy and hat to buy drones for Ukrainian army

The Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine earlier this month.

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May 30th 2022, 10:29 AM

Voices

Opinion: Those already starving are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine

Plan International Ireland’s Dualta Roughneen highlights the effects of food shortages on the most vulnerable in Africa.

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May 28th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Ukraine

Russian-backed separatists put pressure on Ukrainian strongholds in Luhansk

In his nightly address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had some harsh words for the EU.

Ukraine’s foreign minister warned that without new foreign weapons, Ukraine would not be able to stop Russia from seizing two crucial Ukrainian strongholds.

At least 1,500 people have been killed in Sievierodonetsk since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, according to the city's mayor.

The European Union has not agreed on a sixth round of sanctions that includes an embargo on Russian oil.

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May 27th 2022, 11:05 PM

# Ukraine

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'genocide' in Donbas onslaught

Zelenskyy said that its bombardment in Donbas could leave the entire region “uninhabited”.

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May 27th 2022, 12:38 PM

# Peace

Polish president offers full support for Ukraine EU bid

However, France’s Europe minister on Sunday said it could take “15 or 20 years” before Ukraine joined the bloc.

Zelenskyy insisted his country should be a full candidate to join the EU.

Ukrainian forces have halted Russian attempts to seize Kyiv and the northern city of Kharkiv.

Russian energy giant Gazprom said it had halted gas supplies to Finland.

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May 22nd 2022, 1:55 PM

# Ukraine

Russia says Mariupol battle at end as Ukrainian defenders surrender

Moscow’s flattening of Mariupol has drawn multiple accusations of war crimes, including over a deadly attack on a maternity ward.

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May 21st 2022, 7:42 AM

# Ivan Kuliak

Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol

The Z symbol has gone from a marking on Russian military vehicles to a pro-war symbol.

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May 18th 2022, 9:16 AM

# Ukraine

Russia to cut electricity to Finland as tensions rise over Nato bid

Sergei Lavrov has accused the EU of transforming from a “constructive, economic platform” into an “aggressive, militant player”.

Sergei Lavrov has accused the EU of transforming from a "constructive, economic platform" into an "aggressive, militant player"

Kyiv has admitted it is unlikely to become a Nato member - but has forged ahead with an application to join the EU

Russian forces have been accused of committing atrocities - including the killing of unarmed civilians, torture and rape

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May 13th 2022, 5:59 PM

# MILITARY PORPOISES

Satellite images show Russia deploying trained dolphins to protect Black Sea naval base

The US Naval Institute said the dolphins may be tasked with counter-diver operations to prevent Ukrainian forces infiltrating the harbour.

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Apr 28th 2022, 10:23 AM

# Barred

Wimbledon 2022 ban on Russian and Belarusian players slammed as 'unfair'

The decision was taken in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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Apr 20th 2022, 4:37 PM

# Ukraine

Russia hits Kyiv missile factory after Moskva flagship sinks

The Kyiv regional governor said there were at least two other Russian strikes today.

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Apr 15th 2022, 6:15 PM

# Refugees

Ukrainian lawyer in Limerick has 'lost all contact' with relatives who stayed behind in war zone

32-year-old Anna Kovner said she has found solace in meeting others from her country who escaped the conflict.

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Apr 15th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Ukraine

Kremlin crackdown silences war protesters in Russia

The Kremlin has sought to control the narrative of the war from the moment Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.

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Apr 14th 2022, 11:20 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Russia claims mass Ukrainian surrender in Mariupol, Finland to make NATO decision 'within weeks'

Here are all the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine halted all humanitarian corridors today saying it is "too dangerous".

Russia's defence ministry has claimed that more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have surrendered in Mariupol.

Finland's PM said the country will decide on whether to apply for NATO membership "within weeks".

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Apr 13th 2022, 7:55 PM

# attacks

Ukraine's Dnipro airport is 'destroyed' in fresh attack from Russia

Officials in Kyiv have said that Ukraine is preparing for “big battles” against Moscow’s forces in the east of the country.

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Apr 10th 2022, 6:00 PM

# War Crimes

Civilians flee east Ukraine amid warnings of 'horrific' abuses

Moscow has denied targeting civilians in areas under its control.

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Apr 8th 2022, 6:47 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ukraine prepares for Russian attack reminiscent of 'World War II' on Donbas

Here are all the latest developments in the war in Ukraine today.

The UN General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.

Ukraine has warned residents in the east of the country to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault.

A Kremlin spokesperson admitted that Russian troops have suffered "significant losses" in Ukraine.

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Apr 7th 2022, 6:00 PM