At the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the loss of the city of Bakhmut to Russian forces. He stated that “for today, it is only in our hearts” and that the city had been destroyed with “little left” of it after a lengthy military onslaught. The assault on the city was … Read more
The Kremlin’s claim that Ukrainian drones targeted Russian president Vladimir Putin has been rejected by the United States. Moscow alleges that two drones struck a Kremlin building in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to call for the “physical elimination” of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Some Ukrainian officials and western … Read more
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland is urging consumers to abstain from purchasing Jameson whiskey due to the brand’s resume of trade in Russia. Larysa Gerasko stated that it is a “matter of morality” for Irish establishments to decide whether or not they will continue to offer Jameson products. Despite Jameson’s claim of compliance with … Read more
An Irish military volunteer, Finbar Cafferkey, was tragically killed while fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Cafferkey, a previous combatant in Syria against the Islamic State, had volunteered to assist local forces in Ukraine. Reports of his passing were confirmed by his father, Tom Cafferkey, who declined to elaborate on the circumstances of his son’s … Read more
Brexit has been a contentious issue ever since it was first brought to the table. However, Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, has found a silver lining in the cloud of Brexit, and it lies in the form of cheap “booze and fags.” While the benefits of a cheaper cigarette and alcohol market may be … Read more
The recent reports of the apparent beheading of Ukrainian soldiers by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine have sent shockwaves throughout the international community. The gruesome act has prompted strong condemnation from Kyiv, which is now calling for an immediate international response to hold the responsible parties accountable. In this article, we will take a closer … Read more
Government officials in Ireland fear that tensions could reach a fever pitch at the Citywest transit hub, which has been closed to new arrivals since January, during the fast of Ramadan. Over 730 people currently sleep at the hub, but projections suggest that by mid-April, there will be a shortfall of 1,228 beds. Those already … Read more
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced that his country intends to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus. This move, which comes amid escalating tensions between Moscow and the West, is likely to further strain relations between Russia and its NATO neighbors. Putin’s announcement has raised concerns about the potential risks of nuclear conflict in … Read more
Three reasons why Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit to Ukraine On March 22 local time, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concluded his quick visit to Ukraine. Fumio Kishida’s visit was kept secret until the last minute. Kishida’s trip is also a rare exception. According to the practice since the 30th National Congress of Japan … Read more
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has put his weight behind the argument that “appeasement has failed” with regards to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In an interview with the Irish Times, Varadkar opined that only when Russian President Vladimir Putin is stopped can peace be possible for Ukraine. Varadkar’s comments come amid continued … Read more