Russia is expanding the area under its control around Vovchansk. Day 1525 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Russia’s plan to vassalise Ukraine

• Russia’s hapless strategy for eastern Ukraine

• The military consequences of the annexation of Crimea

• The consequences of the annexation of Crimea

• Customs Union summit in the context of Ukraine

• Russian policy towards Ukraine: not just Crimea

• The Baltic states: Concern about the Russian intervention in Ukraine

• Turkey on the Russian military intervention in Crimea

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

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

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina in limbo: 30 years since the Dayton Agreement

A blow to Russia’s influence in Central Europe? US sanctions target Russia’s oil sector

Rijeka Gateway Terminal – a new competitor in the race for Central European markets

The EU in the face of China’s growing role in global and European climate policy