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Trump deadline for Ukraine truce criticised by Irish MEP

The 28-point plan involves Kyiv surrendering land to Moscow, reducing the size of its military, and would see Ukraine banned from joining NATO.

Nov 22, 2025 08:30

EU is imposing more sanctions on Russia than the US - Irish MEP

Donald Trump also wants NATO to put major sanctions on Russia to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.

Sep 14, 2025 07:35

'Great progress' made at Trump-Putin summit despite no ceasefire deal

Donald Trump met the Russian president for talks in Alaska, to discuss a possible plan for peace.

Aug 16, 2025 08:15

'Critical' week ahead for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

Following a one-to-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Vatican at the weekend, Donald Trump said he doubts Vladimir Putin is willing to end the war.

Apr 28, 2025 07:35

Labour spokesperson says any deal reached with Russia will be 'to the cost of Ukraine'

Presidents Trump and Zelensky were pictured opposite each other at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Apr 27, 2025 07:24

Over 9 million euro spent locally on temporary energy support scheme

The scheme was introduced to support businesses with increases in their electricity or natural gas costs arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Oct 12, 2023 07:51

Longford to hold ceremony marking invasion of Ukraine

Those attending will also hear the story of how one refugee escaped the town of Bucha.

Feb 16, 2023 14:01

Local TD believes Russian Government sanction list an "attempt to spread misinformation"

Deputy Joe Flaherty previously described Ukraine in the Dáil as the 'victim of a barbaric act and a barbaric dictator who has brought wanton and untold carnage on that country'.

Nov 18, 2022 17:35

Longford TD included in Russian 'Stop List' of sanctioned politicians

The local TD described Vladimir Putin as a 'Barbaric Dictator' in the Dáil last March.

Nov 18, 2022 12:23

Irish man killed fighting in Ukraine named locally

The 23 year old man was from Dunboyne in County Meath

Oct 5, 2022 09:27

Ukrainian man living in Leitrim fears for country following Putin announcement

Russia's president has threatened the West with nuclear weapons if it continues to - in his view - "blackmail" his country following his invasion of Ukraine.

Sep 21, 2022 13:35

Former local care home reopens to house Ukrainian Refugees

The Department is currently in the process of contacting property owners across the country who operate or have accommodation suitable to house refugees.

Aug 24, 2022 13:31