Why a Ukraine Eurovision win will not be a sympathy vote If Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin, it will be down to a wave of support for the nation's music in past contests Eurovision • 12 May 22
Why a Ukraine Eurovision win will not be a sympathy vote If Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin, it will be down to a wave of support for the nation's music in past contests Eurovision • 12 May 22
Victory Day can't mask how badly things are going for Putin May 9th this year was more like "no victory day" as Russia has little to show after 74 days of war against Ukraine Ukraine • 10 May 22
Victory Day can't mask how badly things are going for Putin May 9th this year was more like "no victory day" as Russia has little to show after 74 days of war against Ukraine Ukraine • 10 May 22
3 ways Irish communities can support Ukrainian refugees Starting life anew in another country can be extremely daunting, but local communities can provide help and support Ukraine • 05 May 22
3 ways Irish communities can support Ukrainian refugees Starting life anew in another country can be extremely daunting, but local communities can provide help and support Ukraine • 05 May 22
After losing the first phase, what next for Russia in Ukraine? Putin's forces appear to have processed the hard lessons from its setbacks in Ukraine and have now reset operatons Military • 03 May 22
After losing the first phase, what next for Russia in Ukraine? Putin's forces appear to have processed the hard lessons from its setbacks in Ukraine and have now reset operatons Military • 03 May 22
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr 22
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr 22
What happens in Ireland if Russia turns off the gas supply? We may not see gas shortages, but we would feel the impact of any interruption in supply via higher energy costs Energy • 27 Apr 22
What happens in Ireland if Russia turns off the gas supply? We may not see gas shortages, but we would feel the impact of any interruption in supply via higher energy costs Energy • 27 Apr 22
Why Putin's new war moves in Ukraine are causing alarm in Moldova The latest stage of Russia's war raises the prospect of a move on Moldova and the breakaway region of Transnistria Military • 27 Apr 22
Why Putin's new war moves in Ukraine are causing alarm in Moldova The latest stage of Russia's war raises the prospect of a move on Moldova and the breakaway region of Transnistria Military • 27 Apr 22
Is Putin responsible for Russia's war crimes in Ukraine? The Russian president's claims about Ukraine do not justify the war crimes and other human rights atrocities we have already seen War Crimes • 23 Apr 22
Is Putin responsible for Russia's war crimes in Ukraine? The Russian president's claims about Ukraine do not justify the war crimes and other human rights atrocities we have already seen War Crimes • 23 Apr 22
How Z became a symbol of support for Russia's war on Ukraine The use of a letter like Z as a political symbol is unusual as letters aren't meant to have any intrinsic meaning of their own Linguistics • 21 Apr 22
How Z became a symbol of support for Russia's war on Ukraine The use of a letter like Z as a political symbol is unusual as letters aren't meant to have any intrinsic meaning of their own Linguistics • 21 Apr 22
The logistics behind getting humanitarian aid to a disaster zone There is a major logistical operation behind all emergency responses to humanitarian disasters worldwide Humanitarian aid • 30 Mar 22
The logistics behind getting humanitarian aid to a disaster zone There is a major logistical operation behind all emergency responses to humanitarian disasters worldwide Humanitarian aid • 30 Mar 22
Could Putin be ousted over Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Oligarchs, military leaders and state security services represent the likely source of a push against the Russian president Brainstorm • 28 Mar 22
Could Putin be ousted over Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Oligarchs, military leaders and state security services represent the likely source of a push against the Russian president Brainstorm • 28 Mar 22
Why are Chechen soldiers fighting in Ukraine on both sides? 'The Russians think deploying the Chechens might exert some kind of psychological pressure on Ukrainians' Ukraine • 29 Mar 22
Why are Chechen soldiers fighting in Ukraine on both sides? 'The Russians think deploying the Chechens might exert some kind of psychological pressure on Ukrainians' Ukraine • 29 Mar 22
Why are so many Russian generals being killed in Ukraine? Five generals have been killed so far, highlighting the Russian army's weak and incompetent communication system Military • 23 Mar 22
Why are so many Russian generals being killed in Ukraine? Five generals have been killed so far, highlighting the Russian army's weak and incompetent communication system Military • 23 Mar 22
How does the invasion of Ukraine affect international travel? The airline industry was on the road to recovery after the pandemic, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed all that Aviation • 21 Mar 22
How does the invasion of Ukraine affect international travel? The airline industry was on the road to recovery after the pandemic, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed all that Aviation • 21 Mar 22
How Ukraine is winning the global battle for hearts and minds Ukraine is well ahead in the propaganda war, but Russia knew this would happen Media • 15 Mar 22
How Ukraine is winning the global battle for hearts and minds Ukraine is well ahead in the propaganda war, but Russia knew this would happen Media • 15 Mar 22
Why welcoming strangers was part of life in medieval Ireland The 12,000 people who have pledged to help Ukrainian refugees are following a long tradition of providing shelter to those in need History • 14 Mar 22
Why welcoming strangers was part of life in medieval Ireland The 12,000 people who have pledged to help Ukrainian refugees are following a long tradition of providing shelter to those in need History • 14 Mar 22
International Brigades for Ukraine? The lessons from Spain The Spanish Civil War is the supreme example of international wartime volunteering in modern times History • 11 Mar 22
International Brigades for Ukraine? The lessons from Spain The Spanish Civil War is the supreme example of international wartime volunteering in modern times History • 11 Mar 22
How the world's arms giants are making billions from Ukraine war Russian's invasion of Ukraine has proved to be a major boon for the world's largest defence contractors Military • 11 Mar 22
How the world's arms giants are making billions from Ukraine war Russian's invasion of Ukraine has proved to be a major boon for the world's largest defence contractors Military • 11 Mar 22
Should Ireland join NATO? It is unlikely that the majority of the Irish population would support Ireland joining NATO Military • 10 Mar 22
Should Ireland join NATO? It is unlikely that the majority of the Irish population would support Ireland joining NATO Military • 10 Mar 22
How the EU is helping Ukrainians fleeing war This is the first time the EU has provided temporary protection for people displaced from their homeland Refugees • 09 Mar 22
How the EU is helping Ukrainians fleeing war This is the first time the EU has provided temporary protection for people displaced from their homeland Refugees • 09 Mar 22
How did Russia get USSR's permanent seat on UN Security Council? The Ukranian conflict has seen some ask if Russia is legitimately entitled to the Soviet Union's seat on the Council History • 07 Mar 22
How did Russia get USSR's permanent seat on UN Security Council? The Ukranian conflict has seen some ask if Russia is legitimately entitled to the Soviet Union's seat on the Council History • 07 Mar 22
Could the Ukraine invasion spark a global financial crisis? The ripple effects of this war on the global economy are potentially enormous and will become apparent in the coming days and weeks Economics • 07 Mar 22
Could the Ukraine invasion spark a global financial crisis? The ripple effects of this war on the global economy are potentially enormous and will become apparent in the coming days and weeks Economics • 07 Mar 22
How are sanctions affecting everyday life in Russia? Russians may not really be talking about or protesting against the war in Ukraine, but sanctions are having an impact Russia • 05 Mar 22
How are sanctions affecting everyday life in Russia? Russians may not really be talking about or protesting against the war in Ukraine, but sanctions are having an impact Russia • 05 Mar 22
Why NATO is refusing to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine The risks of a wider war with Russia are effectively deterring NATO from any military involvement beyond providing equipment Military • 06 Mar 22
Why NATO is refusing to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine The risks of a wider war with Russia are effectively deterring NATO from any military involvement beyond providing equipment Military • 06 Mar 22
Ukraine: what's likely to unfold in the coming weeks? We can expect more pressure to be applied on Kyiv and other Ukranian cities and probably an increase in urban warfare Military • 04 Mar 22
Ukraine: what's likely to unfold in the coming weeks? We can expect more pressure to be applied on Kyiv and other Ukranian cities and probably an increase in urban warfare Military • 04 Mar 22
