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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Turkey: wave of protests following the arrest of Istanbul mayor

• Israel breaks the ceasefire in Gaza

• Turkey in Trump’s world: when in trouble turn to Europe?

• Romania: new presidential election without Georgescu

• Russians occupy Sudzha. Day 1119 of the war

• Tactical success for Kyiv: a US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal

• A major reshuffle in ports: China sells its terminals to the US

• Collapse of Ukrainian defences in Kursk region. Day 1112 of the war

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