The war in Ukraine starts to escalate.

Evidence:

1. On April 11 Russia destroyed the largest power plant in Kyiv 1/

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD reiterates call for review of EU-Israel ties during meeting with Ursula von der Leyen on first foreign trip as Taoiseach

rte.ie/news/politics/… via RTÉ

I spoke with Simon Harris TD to congratulate him on his election as Taoiseach and thank Ireland for its unwavering support for Ukraine.

I welcomed Ireland's participation in the implementation of our Peace Formula and invited the Taoiseach to attend the upcoming Global Peace…

Russians continue their campaign of targeting residential complexes all over Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles, this time in Poltava, many victims including children.

Delighted to be in Hamilton NY to meet students and staff at Colgate University. I’ll be walking them through the long travails of Brexit and the Irish question

The Fab Three…

We need to talk about Brexit | FT Film ft.com/video/5120d2fe… via Financial Times

In today's #vatniksoup , I'll introduce confirmed cases where the Kremlin has funded or otherwise influenced European politicians & parties in order to gain their support with issues like conducting business with Russian businesses, aid to Ukraine & sanctions against Russia.

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Confirmed - Simon Harris is the new Fine Gael leader, which he calls the “honour of his life.”
RTÉ News

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For a deeper look at Israeli settlement expansion, Palestinian land confiscation and building demolitions in the West Bank, here’s my analysis on RTÉ News

West Bank paying heavy toll while focus is on Gaza rte.ie/news/2024/0323…

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'If Ukraine falls, hundreds of thousands more would be forced to join the Russian military [..] a conquered Ukraine would also provide Russia with vast natural resources, industrial strength, and agricultural wealth.'
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It's not often a political leader says someone else would be better in the role...some thoughts on the upending of Irish politics.
Ireland’s politics is transformed, with or without Varadkar ft.com/content/0e40f6… via @ft

🧵 Over the past three decades, the transatlantic community has paid much more attention to Russia than to anyone else. Far too much. The world does not revolve around Russia, and we should finally stop acting as if Russia was the centre of the universe

To Live and Die in the West Bank

How a surge in settler violence and IDF raids are shaping Palestinian opinion, and alarming the international community, now that the two-state solution is - for many - the last and only possibility for long term peace rte.ie/news/2024/0323…

EU democracy chief Věra Jourová warned the European elections will be hit by an “avalanche of disinformation” including deepfakes, AI & “hidden manipulation & foreign interference, especially from the side of the Kremlin”

ft.com/content/2ffe8b… @ft w Leila Abboud & Paula Erizanu

Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and FG leader rte.ie/news/ireland/2… via RTÉ

In the event of a ceasefire and any post-war settlement, the consensus is that a two-state solution will be central. However, the US and EU have said that in any scenario, Gaza should be run by what they call a revived Palestinian Authority

If your schedule is tight, at least come for a group photo at the start.   #FreeEvan #IStandWithEvan #JournalismIsNotACrime Evan Event Info: https T://fb.me/e/54WUJNfH9 You can learn more about Evan here: wsj.com/news/author/ev…

To show support for Evan, come join the WSJ for a 5km run (or walk) to maintain awareness of this grave injustice. We'll gather on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:30 under the arches of Parc Cinquantenaire and aim for two laps around the park.