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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Patriots for Europe: Orbán’s attempt to unite the radical right

• Russian forces make tactical advances in several directions. Day 880 of the war

• Enhancing deterrence in Europe: a return to intermediate-range missiles

• New support packages for Ukraine. Day 873 of the war

• Orbán’s self-proclaimed ‘peace mission’ at the beginning of Hungary’s EU Council presidency

• A return after several years. India’s prime minister visits Moscow

• Germany: government reaches budget compromise for survival

• Russia damages a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Day 866 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