Brainstorm | Opinion, Analysis, Reports, Features | RTÉ

Weather Warning

"Putin's narrative is shaped by cultural and security vulnerabilities generated by the West's treatment of Russia"

Why are Russia's middle-classes backing Putin?

Russia • 24 Jan 19

"Vladamir Putin has been trolling the West mercilessly for years"

How do you deal with a troll like Putin?

Trolls • 09 Apr 18

Russian Ambassador to Ireland, Yury Filatov, talks to reporters

A dangerous game of diplomatic musical chairs

Diplomacy • 29 Mar 18

Winner winner chicken dinner: Vladamir Putin

What's next for Putin and Russia?

Russia • 29 Mar 18

"Putin will want a supermajority to make sure discussions about succession are put on the long finger and that he is the dominant voice when they do start"

Why Vladimir Putin needs a supermajority

Vladimir Putin • 12 Mar 18

Search RTÉ.ie

Cant find what you're looking for?