The Russians are building their own Starlink system. Day 1490 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Azerbaijan’s president is betting on his family

• Russia recognises Donbas separatists’ documents

• Slovenian president’s visit to Moscow

• Blackouts possible in Ukraine

• The Schulz effect – the German Social Democrats are gaining popularity

• Germany: Steinmeier’s active presidency

• Ukraine: a record year for Naftogaz

• Russia strengthens its border with Belarus

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

A fragile future: decarbonisation of Germany’s steel sector

The three special cases: demographic processes in the South Caucasus

Help from the Far East: Japan’s support for Ukraine

On the eve of a parliamentary election in Moldova: a European future in the shadow of uncertain results

Putin’s elite divides the spoils in Russia: large-scale nationalisation and re-privatisation of assets

A nationalist voice of protest: the resurgence of radical parties in Bulgaria