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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Trump calls Putin: positive news for Moscow

• Election in Kosovo: success for Albin Kurti and uncertain prospects for his continued rule

• Ukrainian forces step up operations on the battlefront. Day 1084 of the war

• No breakthrough: EU discussions on strengthening European security

• Trade war 2.0. China responds to Donald Trump’s tariffs

• Moldova: energy crisis in Transnistria (temporarily) resolved

• Ukraine halts formation of new brigades. Day 1077 of the war

• Germany adopts ETS 2 regulations

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