Zelenskiy calls strike a deliberate attack on civilians as EU leaders offer support in Kyiv

Western nations intensify pressure on New Delhi to condemn war

Accusations focus on the Azov Regiment, an extreme right-wing group, but it represents less than 2% of Ukraine’s armed forces

Russian forces bombard outskirts of Kyiv despite promise to scale back operations

Deputy defence minister says move to ‘increase mutual trust’ after peace talks in Istanbul

Foreign minister said there was a growing convergence after intense discussions this week

Washington and Beijing discuss war that UN says has displaced nearly 10 million

Event officially marked the eighth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea

US president to urge Chinese leader Xi to distance himself from Kremlin aggression

Russia says it has received assurances from US on impact of Ukraine penalties on accord

Embassy gives list of Irish firms trading with Russia to Government asking that ties be cut

Slaughter in Ukraine sent me back to poems Pinter wrote about US-led invasion of Iraq

Russia’s campaign beset by strategic errors, logistical shortcomings and intelligence blunders

Kyiv shares US and UK fears Russia may plan chemical attack during invasion

Kyiv has signalled it may be willing to compromise on Russia’s demand for neutrality

Ukraine president calls Russian shelling of hospital the ‘ultimate evidence of genocide’

Talks bogged down after Russia demands trade guarantee

Moscow says sanctions for Ukraine invasion could impede its trade with Iran

Western sanctions against Russia like a ‘declaration of war’ says president

Swiss banks have long been a favourite with wealthy Russians, holding over €10bn of their cash

EU foreign ministers to meet to adopt further measures in support of Ukraine

Nato chief warns ‘the Kremlin’s objectives are not limited to Ukraine’

Tánaiste says it would be ‘appropriate’ to reduce number of Russian officials in Dublin embassy

Russian foreign minister compared situation to hypothetical English language ban in Ireland

Washington targets gas pipeline with sanctions as UN General Assembly meets on crisis

‘The goal is to end Ukraine’s existence in its current form. No Ukraine, no problem.’

Russia’s invasion of western Ukraine should trigger tough sanctions by western capitals

Russian president observes missile drills with Belrusian leader Lukashenko

Kremlin accuses Biden of ‘stoking tension’ as president warns of attack in coming days

Putin says Moscow wants talks with West to ensure security and avoid war

Oil retreats from seven-year high and safe haven assets also fall back while rouble firms

Russia’s top diplomat says there is ‘always a chance’ for diplomacy to break deadlock

Zelenskiy’s comments come as US warns Russian troops are pressing closer to Ukraine’s borders

Western leaders discuss Ukraine crisis as Biden warns ‘things could go crazy quickly’

Analysis: Moscow persists in security demands that it knows Nato states will refuse

Ireland’s military neutrality is not an excuse to fail to do what is necessary to defend the country

Kyiv warns of ‘full-scale war in Europe’ if massed Russian forces attack

Moscow seeks clarification of West's security plans as tension remains high

Kyiv says invasion warnings overblown and could damage stability and economy

‘Little cause for optimism’ after US response on stand-off and Nato expansion, says Moscow