Fiona Mitchell

Correspondent

Vladimir Putin is looking more like a leader who thinks he may just be able to wait out the war in Ukraine

Putin's actions show Kremlin is preparing for long war

You do not retain power in Russia for more than 20 years without learning how to adapt to changing circumstances, and the last two years have shown Vladimir Putin's skill at utilising change for his own advantage, writes Fiona Mitchell.

World • 19 May 24

Mr Sunak is unlikely to want to lead his party into another vote so soon (File image)

Tory losses could impact timing of UK general election

A win is a win and the fewer you have the more crucial they become.

Analysis and Comment • 05 May 24

The vote is also being viewed by many as a litmus test for the leadership of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Polls close in UK local elections as Sunak faces loses

Polls have closed for local elections in England which are being seen as a crucial indicator of the state of the parties ahead of a general election later this year.

UK • 02 May 24

Vladimir Putin to seek re-election in 2024

'Russia needs you' - Putin to seek re-election in 2024

When the announcement came, it was not a surprise, but it was low key.

2023 in Review • 01 Jan 24

No one predicted the outcome which saw Geert Wilders' Freedom Party gain 37 of 150 seats in the Dutch parliament

After years on the sidelines Wilders takes centre stage

The Netherlands is already well known for a process of government formation which can take months, but the talks which lie ahead after this week's shock result for far-right politician Geert Wilders are expected to be particularly arduous.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 23

Yevgeny Prigozhin (R) shows then Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin his school lunch factory outside Saint Petersburg in 2010

Putin's chef: Hotdog salesman turned Wagner Group chief

This profile of Yevgeny Prigozhin was first published in March this year. Mr Prigozhin is reported to be among ten dead following a private jet crash near Moscow today.

Ukraine • 23 Aug 23

Prince Harry is just one of the over 100 litigants bringing an action against Mirror Group Newspapers

Historic court appearance will see Prince Harry grilled

When he takes to the witness box in London's High Court, Prince Harry - or the Duke of Sussex to give him his full title - will become the first British royal to appear in court since the 1890s.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jun 23

Prince Harry arriving at Westminister Abbey before the coronation

No coronation role raises questions over Harry's future

King Charles III's youngest son Prince Harry cut something of a lonely figure at Westminster Abbey this weekend as he arrived for the coronation of his father.

Analysis and Comment • 06 May 23

Sara Bahir Mohammed said: 'A ceasefire does not apply to me or to where I am'

Daily terror in Sudan: We're running out of everything

Despite a promised ceasefire in Sudan, violence continues and those left in Khartoum face a daily struggle to survive.

World • 02 May 23

The meeting took place ahead of Joe Biden's visit to Ballina

Irish-US bonds highlighted as delegations meet

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has hailed the "constant support" provided by the Irish American relationship as he met a high-level political delegation, which is accompanying US President Joe Biden on his trip to Ireland.

Politics • 14 Apr 23