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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Erdoğan’s visit to Rome – the Italian gateway to Europe

• Russia pushes Ukrainian forces out of Russian territory. Day 1161 of the war

• The Trump effect: anti-American sentiment rises in Ukraine

• Mutual accusations of non-compliance with the truce. Day 1155 of the war

• An alleged ‘Trump plan’ for ending the Russian-Ukrainian war

• Deployment of a European reassurance force in Ukraine: a political or military measure?

• The Czech Republic no longer depends on Russian oil

• Serbia’s new government: no concessions to protesters

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