The Russians are advancing towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Day 1462 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Snap elections in Kosovo: Kurti regains support

• A devastating blow to Kyiv’s energy infrastructure. Day 1406 of the war

• The Russians are destroying infrastructure in Odesa oblast. Day 1399 of the war

• No breakthrough: Russia-US and Ukraine-US talks in Miami

• A bitter compromise over the EU’s financial assistance to Ukraine

• US defence budget for 2026: Congress approves continued support for Ukraine and a military presence in Europe

• One step forward, one step back – a year of the Turkish–Kurdish peace process

• Babiš’s new government: Czechia first

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

More continuity than change: the Merz government’s Energiewende

Electromobility ‘Made in Türkiye’: Turkey’s automotive sector in the era of change

Poisoned gifts: humanitarian and development aid in Russia’s foreign policy

The little ‘Big Brother’ is still watching. Montenegro’s response to Serbia’s influence

Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey in the Black Sea region: increased cooperation?

NATO summit in The Hague: Trump’s return and a two-component 5% of GDP on defence