Business Post's View Editorial: Ireland must become closely aligned to Nato blocNato’s members share fundamental things. Each is free, sovereign and independent, and committed to its own defence and that of its allies
Book Review Books: Endgame 1944 provides a timely reminder of the danger of appeasing Russian despotsJonathan Dimbleby puts Stalin’s World War II machinations under the microscope in his energetic but disturbing new history
Legal ‘Clearest abuse of process’: Sanctioned Russian aircraft firm denied appeal on $2bn fleet seizureThe Court of Appeal agreed with preliminary objections raised by lawyers for liquidators of Russian-state owned lessor
EU EU bypasses Hungary to unblock €1.4 billion in Ukraine aidHungary is still blocking more than €6 billion in military aid that EU officials say Ukraine needs desperately
Legal Ireland’s highest-value commercial dispute: Tea pots, Putin, and the €2.5 billion claim The first week of the aircraft lessor litigation has featured details from the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
EU G7 leaders meet in Italy, with $50 billion Ukraine loan to dominate the agenda EU is under pressure to use an estimated €3.5 billion a year in profits on frozen Russian assets to leverage more money
Sketch Almost 200 legal eagles flock to Phoenix House as Russian jet insurance case begins In a crowded court room in Dublin 7, the curtain rises on one of the highest value commercial rows to come before the Irish High Court
Local and European Elections Pro-Russian hacktivist group claims responsibility for Irish and EU cyberattackThe state cyber security authority said the attacks, which targeted several member states, were aimed at attracting attention rather than causing harm
Comment Lucinda Creighton: Axis of upheaval of Russia, China, North Korea and Iran will not stop at Ukraine These powers have long been bad actors, but their willingness to push the West like this has not been seen since the early 1940s
EU Hungary continues to block €5bn in EU aid being distributed to UkraineThe emergency funding is to come from the European Peace Facility, which Ireland has contributed to
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: Putin has vested interest in keeping Georgia inside Russia’s sphere of influence True courage can be seen on the streets of Tbilisi in the face of domestic instability and outside interference, not least from Moscow
Cybersecurity France warns government about growing Russian disinformation network ahead of European electionsPortal Kombat, a network of Russian disinformation websites, includes an Irish language site with Irish-specific content
EU EU agrees deal to unlock up to €1bn in profits from frozen Russian assets by summerThe deal comes more than a month after EU leaders gave their green light to the idea and after a squabble over how to handle corporation tax receipts
EU EU opens disinformation probe into Facebook owner Meta The EU is worried about foreign influence in the run-up to European Parliament elections in June
Defence Looming threats of war in Europe demand we put our defences on a war footingCommitting to spend almost £90bn a year on defence from 2030 is a big decision, but the government is clear that it’s necessary, given the threat posed by Russia
Comment Charlie Flanagan: Ireland cannot bury its head in the sand on defence in what is an emergency situation As an island nation, our failure to have a reasonably sized navy is a cause of shame
Courts Court rejects GTLK application over $2bn plane fleetMr Justice Rory Mulcahy said that the Russian jet lessor’s application to stay a High Court ruling was ‘misconceived’
News 11 held after Moscow concert hall shooting leaves at least 115 deadSo-called Islamic State group (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: Putin is having a fantastic 2024, it can’t continueTide has turned in Russia’s favour on second anniversary of Ukraine invasion, Europe must now respond to help Ukraine prevail
Politics EU approves more Russia sanctions following Navalny’s deathThe move comes as Department of Foreign Affairs summoned Russian ambassador to state that the responsibility for Navalny’s death rests with Russian leadership