Fiona Mitchell

Correspondent

Putin's strategy has changed in 12 months of war

One year into a war which has not gone the way Moscow envisaged, Vladimir Putin is now inexorably linked to a conflict which the Kremlin had expected to be over within months, if not weeks.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Feb 23

Micheál Martin, who is visiting Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon, lays a wreath to honour the Irish troops in the UN mission

Tributes paid to Pte Rooney as Tánaiste meets troops

Friends of Private Seán Rooney, who died in an attack in southern Lebanon in December, have described a supportive friend and dedicated soldier who "will never be forgotten".

Ireland • 16 Feb 23

Irish UNIFIL troops pictured at their base in the southern Lebanese village of al-Tiri last month

Martin to meet Irish UNIFIL troops in visit to Lebanon

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin travels to Lebanon today and will meet Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in the south of the country - his first time to do so since taking up the role in December.

Ireland • 25 Jan 23

A destroyed church in the village of Bohorodychne, eastern Ukraine

Russia's war in Ukraine has changed Europe

Isolated internationally, weakened economically and degraded militarily Mr Putin's options going into 2023 are very different to those going into 2022, writes Fiona Mitchell.

2022 in Review • 26 Dec 22

The new Netflix documentary series had been billed by the streaming service as a 'global event'

Netflix series unlikely to help any royal healing

This has been a difficult and tumultuous year for the British royal family – and it's not over yet, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Dec 22

Liz Truss departs 10 Downing Street yesterday

Shortest of political honeymoons for Truss

News Headlines • 22 Oct 22

A visitor takes a photo of a display showing images of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Museum of the Communist Party

Xi's unprecedented challenges ahead of third term

When he visited Ireland in 2012, Xi Jinping was China's vice-president. This weekend, he looks set to win an unprecedented third term as president, giving him another five years and potentially beyond.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Oct 22

Putin's declaration: Escalation or desperation?

The key announcement of a partial mobilisation is an explicit admission from Vladimir Putin that he is not where he thought he would be at this point in the "special military operation", writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Sep 22

A time of grief and change for the UK

A week which started with the exit of one prime minister and the arrival of another would normally be viewed as seismic change. For many who have gathered outside Buckingham Palace, that the queen's passing was somewhat expected, did not make it any less shocking.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Sep 22

Prince Charles became King Charles III on the death of his mother

A prince becomes king - the era of Charles III begins

King Charles III watched his mother navigate political, cultural and family dynamics for decades - Fiona Mitchell looks at how he will he fare as he takes over as head of the British monarchy.

UK • 09 Sep 22