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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Ukraine deals blow to Russian strategic aviation. Day 1196 of the war

• Germany: border returns ruled unlawful

• Meeting in Istanbul: The Kremlin’s maximalist demands

• Imperfect balance: the EU’s defence loan mechanism (SAFE)

• Russia resumes large-scale air strikes on Ukraine. Day 1189 of the war

• Breaking the deadlock: the EU-UK security and defence partnership

• Seventeenth package of EU sanctions against Russia: a signal to Moscow and Washington

• Russian advances south of Kostiantynivka. Day 1182 of the war

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Excessive dependence? The growing role of US LNG and oil in the EU market

An uncertain future for Rosatom’s nuclear technology exports

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