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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Ukraine: judicial reform advances despite fraying parliamentary majority

• Death of 24 civilians in Donetsk Oblast. Day 1301 of the war

• The Belarusian regime releases 52 political prisoners – Lukashenka is playing a game with the US

• Germany: sixth extension of state control over Rosneft assets

• Weaken, divide and deter: the aims of Russia’s provocation against Poland

• Iskander damages Ukrainian government building. Day 1294 of the war

• The outline of the Merz doctrine: Germany as a global player

• Consequences of the discontinuation of the Baltic Security Initiative by the Trump administration

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