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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Discussions on mobilisation in Ukraine. Day 666 of the war

• Germany boosts its funding for military support to Ukraine

• Germany: a huge contract for Norwegian gas

• Ban on diamond imports to the EU: the twelfth package of sanctions against Russia

• Controversy over the Ukrainian landing in Krynky. Day 663 of the war

• Elections in Serbia: victory for Vučić and a consolidation of the system

• The EU opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova

• Cyberattack paralyses communications in Ukraine. Day 659 of the war

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