Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter

Donald Trump was wounded during an attempted assassination at a campaign event at the weekend

How recent assassination attempts shaped political debate

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is the latest in a number of recent gun and knife attacks by individuals on political leaders. Tragically, some politicians have not survived. How have these attacks affected political debate in different countries?

World • 16 Jul 24

Staff at the hospital had moved their young patients to a bomb shelter when air raid sirens sounded

From hell to solidarity: a pivotal week for Ukraine

Russia's large-scale missile strikes on Ukrainian cities last Monday, including direct hits on a children's hospital and a maternity clinic in Kyiv, were some of the worst of the war so far.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul 24

Volodymr Zelensky was visiting Warsaw to sign a bilateral security agreement with Poland

Zelensky vows punishment for 'Russian terrorists'

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has vowed that those responsible for this morning's Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian civilians, including a children's hospital in Kyiv, will be punished. He made the comments in Warsaw where he signed a security agreement between Ukraine and Poland.

Ukraine • 08 Jul 24

Latest polling indicates that the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) will fall short of winning an absolute majority in the country's national assembly (file pic)

How would a far-right French government regard Ukraine?

French voters return to the polls today for a pivotal second round of voting in the country's parliamentary elections. The far-right National Rally, which topped the polls in the first round, would take a less hawkish stance on supporting Ukraine if it forms the next government.

Europe • 07 Jul 24

(L-R) Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Ukraine peace summit

Harris condemns forced displacement of Ukrainian children

Taoiseach Simon Harris has described Russia's forced displacement of thousands of Ukrainian children as "morally repugnant".

Ukraine • 16 Jun 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving at Zurich Airport yesterday

Can Ukraine find peace on a Swiss mountain?

Switzerland is hosting a "summit on peace" this weekend in a bid to start a peace process to end the war in Ukraine. More than 90 countries will be represented at the summit, but Russia will not.

Ukraine • 15 Jun 24

Hungary's independent media outlets compete in a sector that is heavily dominated by pro-government media

Why this Hungarian newspaper has to print in Slovakia

Hungary's independent media outlets have faced challenging times in recent years as pro-government companies acquired a greater share of the private media sector.

Europe • 07 Jun 24

Supporters and members of FIDESZ and KDNP take part in the 'Peace March'

Polarised and personal: the Europe campaign in Hungary

Hungarians will vote in European and local elections on Sunday, 9 June. The campaign has been shaped by the ruling Fidesz party's focus on one key issue: its so-called pro-peace stance on the war in Ukraine, but also the rise of a political newcomer.

Europe • 04 Jun 24

Emergency personnel bring Robert Fico to hospital following the assassination attemp

What does the Fico shooting mean for Slovak politics?

Slovak politics was already deeply polarised before Wednesday's attempted assassination of the country's Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Europe • 18 May 24

An election poster for the European Parliament elections in Warsaw this week

Poland's European Parliament election hinges on security

Campaigning in Poland for the European Parliament election has been low key ahead of the vote on 9 June. But the defection this week of a Polish judge to Belarus has heightened debate around national security, which has so far been the main issue of the campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 12 May 24