Invasion

Irish MEPs vote against condemnation of Russian war escalation

Wallace and Daly previously voted against condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Two Irish MEPs have voted against a European Parliament motion to condemn Russia for its recent escalation in the invasion of Ukraine. Mick Wallace and Clare Daly voted against the resolution, which came in response to Russia’s recent annexation of several regions in […]

Wallace and Daly previously voted against condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Two Irish MEPs have voted against a European Parliament motion to condemn Russia for its recent escalation in the invasion of Ukraine. Mick Wallace and Clare Daly voted against the resolution, which came in response to Russia’s recent annexation of several regions in […]

3 years ago

Ukraine recaptures Chernobyl as Russian soldiers flee after radiation sickness

Ukrainian officials will seek to send a mission to the plant in the coming days. Ukrainian forces have retaken the Chernobyl nuclear plant after Russian forces were exposed to “significant doses” of radiation. Ukraine’s state power company, Energoatom, confirmed the Russian retreat after forces invaded the infamous facility soon after the invasion began in late […]

Ukrainian officials will seek to send a mission to the plant in the coming days. Ukrainian forces have retaken the Chernobyl nuclear plant after Russian forces were exposed to “significant doses” of radiation. Ukraine’s state power company, Energoatom, confirmed the Russian retreat after forces invaded the infamous facility soon after the invasion began in late […]

4 years ago

Ukrainian comedy series starring President Zelensky airing on Irish screens

The series served as an inspiration for Zelensky’s election campaign in 2019. Servant of the People, the Ukrainian comedy series which provided Volodymyr Zelensky with a platform to run for president in 2019, is set to air on Irish screens tonight. Three episodes will be shown on Channel 4 at 10.35pm on Sunday night (6 […]

The series served as an inspiration for Zelensky’s election campaign in 2019. Servant of the People, the Ukrainian comedy series which provided Volodymyr Zelensky with a platform to run for president in 2019, is set to air on Irish screens tonight. Three episodes will be shown on Channel 4 at 10.35pm on Sunday night (6 […]

4 years ago

“Worst is yet to come” for Ukraine, says French president after Putin talks

Emmanuel Macron says Vladimir Putin’s end goal is to seize control of the entirety of Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron has starkly warned that “the worst is yet to come” for Ukraine following talks with Vladimir Putin. The French president made the comments on Thursday (3 March), following the latest phone conversation with his Russian counterpart. Macron […]

Emmanuel Macron says Vladimir Putin’s end goal is to seize control of the entirety of Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron has starkly warned that “the worst is yet to come” for Ukraine following talks with Vladimir Putin. The French president made the comments on Thursday (3 March), following the latest phone conversation with his Russian counterpart. Macron […]

4 years ago

“Nobody is going to break us. We’re Ukrainian” – Zelensky finishes EU address to massive applause

“We will overcome, I know it.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an emotional address to the European Parliament calling for support from Europe. The President spoke at a special plenary session of the European Parliament on Tuesday (1 March). Zelensky said that while it was a good day for Ukraine to speak at parliament, he […]

“We will overcome, I know it.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an emotional address to the European Parliament calling for support from Europe. The President spoke at a special plenary session of the European Parliament on Tuesday (1 March). Zelensky said that while it was a good day for Ukraine to speak at parliament, he […]

4 years ago

Satellite pictures show 40-mile Russian convoy approaching Kyiv

Tanks, armoured vehicles and thousands of soldiers are set to march on the Ukrainian capital. A Russian army convoy stretching for approximately 40 miles (67 kilometres) is making its way to Kyiv in an attempt to take the Ukrainian capital following days of fighting. Satellite images from Maxar Technologies confirmed the scale of the convoy […]

Tanks, armoured vehicles and thousands of soldiers are set to march on the Ukrainian capital. A Russian army convoy stretching for approximately 40 miles (67 kilometres) is making its way to Kyiv in an attempt to take the Ukrainian capital following days of fighting. Satellite images from Maxar Technologies confirmed the scale of the convoy […]

4 years ago