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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Prospects for the development of biomethane production in Ukraine

• Slovakia: President Čaputová will not run for re-election

• Finland’s new government coalition: 2% of GDP to be allocated on defence despite budget cuts

• Grain comes first: the African peace initiative for Ukraine

• Ukrainian forces continue their offensive in the south. Day 481 of the war

• Blinken in Beijing: stabilisation with no prospects for a breakthrough

• Romania: a new government with an eye on upcoming elections

• The offensive along the Zaporizhzhia front slows down. Day 477 of the war

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

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

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