Tania Reut

A Ukrainian flag is seen attached to a burned car at the site of a heavily damaged residential building following Russian air strike in the city of Ternopil

Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia

Naturally, Moscow would have much preferred the original US 28-point peace plan. Some commentators in pro-Kremlin media hailed it as the first framework that almost entirely reflects Russia's demands.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Nov

What are Russia's 'research vessels' off UK coast?

Britain's defence minister has said that Russia's Yantar, observed in the waters north of Scotland, is used for gathering intelligence and mapping undersea cables. In Russia, its official mission is described as purely civilian, writes Tania Reut.

World • 21 Nov

Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (

Irish architect behind $1bn Egypt museum 'very excited'

More than two decades in the making and finally one of the world's largest and most anticipated museums has opened its doors.

Ireland • 02 Nov

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Russian state TV-station Russia Today at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow on October 17, 2025. (Photo by Pavel Bednyakov / POOL / AFP)

What does Russia mean by 'root causes' of Ukraine war?

Russia ruled out a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine if what it described as the "root causes" of the conflict are not resolved.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Oct

Vladimir Putin shaking Donald Trump's hand

Excitement in the Kremlin at prospect of Trump-Putin meet

There is excitement in the Kremlin about a new round of US-Russia talks, which Russian commentators see as suggesting that all of Ukraine's European allies are side-lined in the negotiations.

World • 17 Oct

A man is seen looking across a charred landscape in gaza

What do we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal

Questions remain about the future of the Palestinian territory, its recovery and governance, writes Tania Reut.

Middle East • 09 Oct

Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, Poland

Russian media blaming Ukraine for Poland drone incursion

Soon after Poland reported airspace violations, Ukraine warned of an unfolding Russian "disinformation campaign" to pin the blame on Kyiv. That is exactly the narrative that has dominated pro-Kremlin media in recent days, writes Tania Reut.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Sep

An man Afghan walks past a damaged house following earthquakes in the Mazar Dara village of Nurgal, a district of the Kunar Province, in Eastern Afghanistan

Aid workers losing hope in Afghanistan after earthquake

Aid workers in Afghanistan are losing hope that more survivors could be found in the mountainous region devastated by Sunday's earthquake, with rescue efforts still hampered by road conditions.

World • 02 Sep

EU or Russia: Moldova's election to determine its path

More than three decades after gaining independence, Moldova continues to grapple with Moscow's lingering influence.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Aug

A garda car in the foreground with two gardai standing beside a garda cordon in the background

Misuse of scramblers labelled 'obnoxious, intimidating'

An investigation is ongoing into an incident in Tyrellstown on Friday night, which left a four-year-old girl seriously injured after she was struck by a scrambler type e-bike in an apparent hit-and-run.

Ireland • 25 Aug