Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter, in Ukraine

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Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Each day over this past week in the Ukraine war has brought a different degree of escalation

Ukraine: A week of escalation and Russian nuclear threats

This week has felt like Ukraine and the rest of eastern Europe were on the edge of a precipice, with each day bringing a different degree of escalation.

Analysis and Comment • 24 Nov 24

Alec Baldwin in Rust. The actor did not attend the premiere of the western in Poland. Photo credit: Rust Movie Productions

Director says finishing Rust was 'a hard thing to do'

The world premiere of the western movie, Rust, took place yesterday in the Polish city of Toruń, three years after an on-set shooting incident in which the film's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed.

Movies • 21 Nov 24

Firefighters put out a fire after a Russian missile attack on residential buildings in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine this week.

Rebuilding Ukraine: investing in a time of war

The 4th Rebuild Ukraine expo took place in the Polish capital Warsaw this week, an event attended by more than 500 international firms, as well as investors and government delegations. While the war continues, investors remain cautious about investing too close to the frontlines.

Ukraine • 17 Nov 24

Rebuilding Ukraine: investing in a time of war

The 4th Rebuild Ukraine expo took place in the Polish capital Warsaw this week, an event attended by more than 500 international firms, as well as investors and government delegations. While the war continues, investors remain cautious about investing too close to the frontlines.

Ukraine • 17 Nov 24

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump prior to their meeting in New York last September

What Trump's victory means for the war in Ukraine

US President-elect Donald Trump famously said in June that he plans to end the war in Ukraine within a day. That timeline is implausible but his new administration looks likely to push for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine next year.

US Election 2024 • 09 Nov 24

Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump and said that he recalled his 'great meeting' with him in September

What Trump's victory means for security in eastern Europe

Donald Trump's presidential election victory was keenly observed in central and eastern Europe. In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the region's leaders are hoping that the US will remain committed to safeguarding security along NATO's eastern flank.

Europe • 08 Nov 24

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attend a welcoming ceremony before talks in Pyongyang last June

North Korean troops in Russia: how significant is it?

NATO and the Pentagon this week confirmed intelligence reports that North Korea had deployed an estimated 10,000 of its own troops to Russia. Does their deployment mark a significant escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine?

Europe • 02 Nov 24

Pro-EU supporters at a rally in Tbilisi earlier this week hold a banner that reads: 'Georgia chooses the European Union'

What's at stake in Georgia's election?

Georgians go to the polls today in a parliamentary election that is viewed as the country's most decisive vote since regaining independence in 1991 from the former Soviet Union.

Europe • 27 Oct 24

Polish soldiers patrolling the border with Belarus along the border fence in the Bialowieza forest.

Polish government adopts new approach to asylum claims

One year since Poland's pivotal general election which resulted in victory for a four-party coalition government made up of pro-EU parties, migration remains a divisive issue.

Europe • 19 Oct 24