Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter

two men in suits standing in front of a fountain

Taoiseach, Luxembourg PM discuss EU-US trade

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he hopes a trade deal between the European Union and the United States can be reached before the 1 August deadline set by US President Donald Trump.

Politics • 24 Jul 25

Ukrainian air defences deploy against Russian drones during a drone strike in Kyiv on July 18, 2025, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Can the West force Russia to stop its war in Ukraine?

Monday's announcement by US President Donald Trump that Russia needs to halt its war within 50 days or face heavy sanctions was the clearest indication yet that he and his administration have lost patience with Moscow.

World • 20 Jul 25

Ukraine appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister

Ukraine's parliament has voted in favour of a motion to appoint Yulia Svyrydenko as the country's new prime minister.

Ukraine • 17 Jul 25

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 11: People flock to areas with ornamental fountains and cooling stations in and around the historic Red Square with temperatures rising above 35 degrees Celsius in Moscow, Russia, on July 11, 2025. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via

How has Russia responded to Trump's 50-day ultimatum?

Senior Russian officials have shrugged off yesterday's ultimatum by US President Donald Trump that the United States will impose tariffs on Russia and its trading partners if Moscow fails to halt its war in Ukraine within 50 days.

World • 15 Jul 25

Demonstrators march on Liberty Bridge during the annual Pride parade in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Brussels is threatening action over an LGBTQ law that could involve cutting funds to Budapest; Prime Minister Viktor Orban has proposed

Budapest Pride parade will go ahead despite ban - mayor

Budapest's mayor Gergely Karácsony has said that tomorrow's Budapest Pride parade will go ahead as planned despite a ban by Hungarian authorities.

Europe • 27 Jun 25

Vladimir Putin is running a narrative that the Biden administration was at fault for not trying to stop the war

Putin's counter-narratives and stalled talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a series of counter-narratives on the war in Ukraine at economic forum in St Peterburg while Russian drones and missiles killed civilians in Kyiv this week. It comes as US-led efforts to broker a ceasefire deal in the three-year war have stalled.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun 25

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 09: People visit the main venue for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) on June 9, 2025 in Nice, France. The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened on June 9 in Nice, a coastal city in southern France, under

What was the result of the UN Ocean Conference?

The third United Nations Ocean Conference drew to a close in Nice yesterday following five days of high-level meetings between governments, experts, climate campaigners and community representatives.

Climate Change • 14 Jun 25

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pictured during a vote of confidence in his government in the parliament in Warsaw

Polish government wins vote of confidence in parliament

Poland's pro-EU coalition government has won a vote of confidence in the country's parliament by 243 to 210 votes.

World • 11 Jun 25

Protecting marine species in international waters in being discussed in Nice

No senior US delegation at ocean conference

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "disappointing" the absence of a high-ranking delegation from the United States at a United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

Climate Change • 09 Jun 25

The Taoiseach said Ireland is keenly aware of the importance of the marine environment

Taoiseach wants Ireland to 'lead' on maritime policy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he wants Ireland to be a "leading nation" in global maritime policy ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in France.

Environment • 08 Jun 25