A mutual ceasefire on Victory Day. Day 1539 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul: no progress

• Protests in Serbia: civil disobedience and government repressions

• Ukraine: the independence of anti-corruption bodies is being dismantled amid scandals involving top politicians

• German military aid for Ukraine: a new model of support?

• Ukraine’s new defence minister. Day 1245 of the war

• A blow to budget revenues: 18th package of sanctions against Russia

• Ukraine: new government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko

• Germany: dispute over the election of Federal Constitutional Court justices

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Seven lean years? Romania’s struggle with record high debt

The Trump administration and the Russia-Ukraine war: in search of an agreement with Moscow

The economies of the Baltic states: recession, stagnation and acceleration

Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War

Closing ranks: Russia-China energy cooperation amid escalating confrontation with the West

Russia’s 2026 budget: mounting financial challenges and economic stagnation