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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 …

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. …

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 …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer this evening in the UK. The leaders will share a dinner ahead of the inaugural UK-Ireland summit scheduled for tomorrow in northwest England. Discussions are expected to cover various bilateral topics, including recent initiatives to establish peace in Ukraine. Since assuming office last summer, Prime Minister Starmer has …

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris, is set to propose an additional €100 million in financial aid to Ukraine at the upcoming Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. This funding is earmarked for non-lethal military support, encompassing items such as armored vehicles, demining equipment, and cyber protection measures. Harris emphasized that this initiative aligns with Ireland’s commitment to bolster Ukraine’s …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin held a “very warm” and “very good” meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport during a brief stopover en route to the United States for discussions with President Donald Trump. President Zelensky expressed gratitude for Ireland’s ongoing support to Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the necessity of a “sustainable, comprehensive, and durable” peace agreement, achievable only …

Russia is open to working with Donald Trump’s incoming administration to improve bilateral relations, provided the US shows genuine intent to do so, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. However, Lavrov emphasized that the first move must come from Washington. Trump, set to take office as US president on January 20, has branded himself as a dealmaker and has vowed …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia for launching a “cruel” attack on Christmas Day, targeting Ukraine’s power grid with over 170 missiles and drones. The strike, which resulted in one death and widespread power outages, came as the country was hit by an air raid alarm at 5:30 am local time. Ukrainian air forces reported that Russia fired Kalibr cruise …

Pope Francis has urged for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war resulting from Russia’s invasion two years ago, which has led to tens of thousands of deaths. In his Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” address, he specifically addressed the conflict in Ukraine, calling for “the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation.” Speaking from the central …

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 …