Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has shocked Europe and the world but it shouldn't have. Putin has demonstrated his intentions in Ukraine since 2014 but, even now, it is not too late for a more robust response from the West.
Helen Thompson's new book Disorder explains why we are living in the times we are, times which became more frightening with Putin's invasion of Ukraine. In this interview with Ed Brophy she discusses Ukraine, energy and Brexit.
Retaliation against Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine eight years ago curbed widespread use of the IFSC by Russian firms, but many have continued to channel billions of euro in assets through Dublin. How will Tuesday’s sanctions affect them?
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