Russia and Ukraine swap 206 POWs in exchange deal brokered by the UAE
The announcement comes just three weeks after Russia and Ukraine swapped 115 prisoners of war each in an exchange deal also mediated by the UAE.
Govt unveils €36m aid package as Harris lands in Ukraine for Zelensky meeting
The funding is for essential humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and eventual reconstruction.
At least a dozen killed in aerial strikes on Ukrainian and Russian border cities yesterday
A 14-year-old girl was among those killed in a Russian aerial strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s interior minister said.
Russia launches ballistic missile and drone attack on eight regions of Ukraine
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attack was launched from Kursk and neighbouring regions in Russia.
First of four convoys of Irish ambulances arrive in Poland ahead of donation to Ukraine
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin has said Ireland still strongly supports Ukraine.
Ukrainian refugees to receive the same rate of social welfare payment under new Cabinet proposals
Further changes to payments for Ukrainians and those seeking international protection has been signalled in recent days.
EU agrees to use profits from frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine
The deal has previously been backed by Taoiseach Simon Harris.
Ireland, Ukraine and favourites Croatia set to perform in first Eurovision semi-final tonight
The Eurovision Song Contest is getting under way amid tight security in the Swedish city of Malmö.
