European leaders will gather in Washington alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, seeking a pathway to end Russia’s invasion after U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire during his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Building a Coalition in Washington European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed she would attend the …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin scored a major diplomatic win at his Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, convincing Washington to abandon its long-standing push for a ceasefire before peace negotiations in Ukraine. The move marks a sharp policy shift that has unsettled European allies and placed new pressure on Kyiv ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Washington. …
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Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Ukraine Talks US President Donald Trump has announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday, August 15, 2025, in Alaska, with the prospect of a potential peace deal for Ukraine that could involve territorial exchanges. The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has claimed tens …
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Taoiseach Simon Harris is currently in Brussels attending a summit with fellow EU leaders, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will also participate. The summit will focus on key issues including the Middle East, transatlantic relations, and how to further strengthen both financial and military support for Ukraine. This comes at a critical time as Ukraine prepares for what is expected …
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The European Union’s newly appointed top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, and the head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, have made a symbolic visit to Kyiv on their first day in office to show their support for Ukraine. “We are here to send a clear message that we stand with Ukraine and will continue to provide full support,” said Costa. The …
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Female participation in Ireland’s workforce has reached a record high of 61.6%, reflecting the growing flexibility offered by hybrid working models, according to new data. The latest Labour Force Survey from the Central Statistics Office shows that the overall employment rate has risen to 75.3%, the highest level recorded since 1998. The participation rate for individuals aged 15 and over …
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