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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Russia moves to cut off Ukrainian logistics in the Donbas. Day 1021 of the war

• Romania: Constitutional Court annuls the presidential election

• The fall of Assad’s regime in Syria: implications for Russia

• Security above all: A revised Belarus–Russia alliance

• Ukraine’s new ministry for communication with the diaspora

• Trump’s further appointments: a peace plan for Ukraine and the threat of a tariff increase?

• An ambiguous alliance: Putin visits Kazakhstan

• The successful offensive of the Syrian opposition forces: an opportunity for Turkey and a challenge for Russia

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