Kyiv’s bridges in the crosshairs of Russian drones. Day 1686 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Ukraine: new government overshadowed by a controversial dismissal

• Zelensky vs Fedorov: Ukraine’s Defence Minister dismissed

• New government in Lithuania: the third Social Democratic cabinet

• Romania is no closer to a new government: political deadlock and the risk of losing Recovery and Resilience Plan funds

• The Kremlin attempts to take control of Russia’s cryptocurrency market

• Amending Hungary’s Constitution to dismantle Fidesz’s grip on power

• Ukraine deals a blow against shipping in the Sea of Azov. Day 1602 of the war

• Russia: the government is powerless in the face of the fuel crisis

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

The president’s new clothes: Bulgaria ahead of parliamentary elections

OSW update. Hungary election, no. 5

Racing against the next winter: Ukraine’s energy sector after the heating season

Gains amid mounting challenges: the consequences of the war in Iran for Russia

An asymmetric neighbourhood: Moldova’s risks, opportunities, and fears in its policy towards Ukraine

Waiting for Godot: Prospects for resolving the Bulgaria–North Macedonia dispute