Third flight with 240 Indian nationals from Ukraine lands In Delhi

A third evacuation flight carrying 240 Indians who were stranded in Ukraine arrived in Delhi from Budapest this morning. The flight arrived a few hours after Air India’s second evacuation flight from the Romanian capital Bucharest carrying 250 Indian nationals landed at Delhi airport, government officials said. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the evacuees … Read more

EU announces new sanctions to ‘cripple Putin’s war machine’

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said that Brussels would propose to freeze the assets of the Russian central bank, in a major escalation of sanctions against Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine. Von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, said that the bloc has decided to remove some Russian banks from … Read more

Nearly 120,000 Ukrainians have fled amid Russian invasion, says UN

The UN refugee agency said on Saturday that nearly 120,000 people have so far fled Ukraine into neighboring countries in the wake of a Russian invasion. The number was going up fast as Ukrainians grabbed their belongings and rushed to escape from a deadly Russian onslaught on their nation, including an attempt to take the … Read more

Visa requirements for Ukrainians lifted with immediate effect: Minister Helen McEntee

The Immigrant Council of Ireland has welcomed the announcement that all visa requirements between Ireland and Ukraine will be lifted with immediate effect.  Commenting today, Brian Killoran, Chief Executive of the Immigrant Council of Ireland said: “Like everyone, the Immigrant Council of Ireland has watched the unfolding of events in Ukraine with dismay and concern … Read more

Air India’s first flight to Mumbai with Indians from Ukraine takes off from Romania

Air India’s first evacuation flight departed from the Romanian capital Bucharest on Saturday afternoon for Mumbai with 219 Indian nationals who were stranded in Ukraine due to the Russian military offensive, officials said. The airline’s second evacuation flight departed from Delhi at 11.40 AM and is expected to land in Bucharest at around 6.30 PM (Indian Standard … Read more

“I am here. We will not lay down any weapons.” Zelenskyy rejects rumours of surrender as street fighting begins in Kyiv

As invading Russian forces stormed toward Ukraine’s capital Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to dispel rumours that he had called upon the army to lay down arms. “This is our land, our country, our children. And we will defend all of that,” he said in a short video. After Ukrainian forces said they had repulsed … Read more

16,000 Indians Stranded In Ukraine, seek underground safety as Russia continues bombing

Nearly 16,000 Indians are stranded in Ukraine as Russian forces carry out an attack by land, air, and sea on the former Soviet republic.  According to the website of Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, there are more than 20,000 Indian nationals in Ukraine, and 18,000 of them are students. They constitute the largest group out … Read more

International Olympic Committee urges members to cancel events in Russia or Belarus

The International Olympic Committee, angry at the Russian invasion of Ukraine breaching the “Olympic Truce,” is urging all international sports federations to cancel their forthcoming events in Russia. “The IOC EB (executive board) today urges all international sports federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus,” reads the IOC … Read more

Minister Paschal Donohoe supports EU sanctions in response to situation in Ukraine

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance expressed his support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following the Russian attack on Ukraine earlier today. The Minister supports the initial round of sanctions approved by the EU yesterday. Some of these measures are targeted at the financial sector and include asset freezes and travel bans on specified individuals … Read more

Putin will be held accountable for ‘outrageous invasion’ – Micheál Martin

Russia’s attack on Ukraine “is an outrageous and moral breach of the most fundamental principles of international law,” the Taoiseach has said. In a special televised address, Micheál Martin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions on Ukraine are “immoral and totally beyond comprehension”. He warned that sanctions on Russia “will hit hard and will … Read more

Russian forces invade Ukraine with strikes on major cities

Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast on Thursday, officials and media said, after President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in the east. Shortly after Putin spoke in a televised address on Russian state TV, explosions could be heard in the pre-dawn … Read more

Ireland ranks in world’s best hiking holiday destinations

Over the past two years, we here in Ireland have gotten to know our country pretty well. From summer staycations climbing Croagh Patrick to Sunday sea swims and scenic walks along The Wicklow Way, we’ve explored all that this gorgeous country has to offer. After so many local adventures (or watching other people’s adventures via … Read more

Taoiseach Micheál Martin travels to Berlin to visit German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has travelled to Berlin for a meeting with the Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz today. Chancellor Scholz will host the Taoiseach at the Federal Chancellery in the German capital for a working lunch, following military honours on arrival and a private meeting between the two leaders. The Chancellor and the Taoiseach will … Read more

Ireland’s support of Ukrainian sovereignty is ‘unwavering’ – Minister Simon Coveney

The Irish Government has branded Russia’s recognition of two separatist Ukrainian regions as a “blatant violation” of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said Ireland’s support for Ukraine was “unwavering” and said Dublin would support additional EU sanctions on Russia in response to the move by president Vladimir Putin. The Ukraine crisis … Read more