Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter, in Ukraine

JD Vance lectured European governments for, in his view, fearing populist voters

Security conference a rollercoaster for US-EU relations

How a behemoth defence forum highlighted concerns that a new America may not always come to Europe's rescue, writes Liam Nolan.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Feb 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to reporters at the Munich Security Conference

Ukraine requires security guarantees - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Ukraine requires security guarantees in the event of Russia attempts to invade again in a number of years' time.

Ireland • 15 Feb 25

The conference is regarded as the world's leading discussion forum for international security policy (File image)

Taoiseach, Tánaiste to attend Munich Security Conference

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will travel to Germany today to attend the Munich Security Conference, which runs until Sunday.

Ireland • 14 Feb 25

Ukraine appears sidelined after Trump-Putin phone call

US President Donald Trump's description of his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the worst for Ukraine.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Feb 25

Ukrainian people in Druzhkivka get food rations from a charity called 'Angels of Salvation' which received funding from USAID

What Trump's freeze on US foreign aid means for Ukraine

The Trump administration's decision at the end of January to freeze billions of dollars in US foreign aid was a shock to humanitarian agencies worldwide, including Ukraine, where USAID and State Department funding has played a vital role since the start of Russia's invasion three years ago.

Europe • 08 Feb 25

People attend a vigil in central Budapest to commemorate the 43-year-old Japanese woman who died

Irishman pleads not guilty to ex-wife's murder in Hungary

An Irishman has pleaded not guilty to the premeditated murder of his Japanese ex-wife in Hungary.

Europe • 07 Feb 25

Auschwitz survivors were joined by world leaders for the anniversary

Survivors decry antisemitism on Auschwitz anniversary

Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau have returned to the Nazi-German concentration and death camp, condemning a "huge rise" in antisemitism on the 80th anniversary of its liberation.

Europe • 27 Jan 25

The main gate with the sign 'Arbait Macht Frai' (Work makes you free) of the Museum of Auschwitz/Birkenau

Auschwitz: Where the Nazis created hell on earth

Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and death camp where more than 1.1 million people were murdered between 1940 and 1945, about 85% of whom were Jews.

Auschwitz • 26 Jan 25

The detained Eagle-S tanker (pictured off the coast of Porvoo, Finland) is believed to be part of Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet'

The NATO mission to secure cables in the Baltic Sea

This week NATO launched 'Baltic Sentry', a new naval mission to prevent attacks on cable infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The alliance says Russia is to blame for recent incidents, but can increased NATO patrols make a difference?

Europe • 18 Jan 25

Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Donald Tusk during a press conference after their talks in Warsaw, Poland

Poland and Ukraine make progress on historical dispute

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Warsaw this morning to hold talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. A dispute dating from World War II and Ukraine's application to join the EU were among the topics discussed.

Europe • 16 Jan 25