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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Macron in Central Asia: the rise of French ambitions in the region

• The United States steps up its sanctions against Russia

• Slovakia suspends its military support to Ukraine. Day 623 of the war

• Local elections in Moldova: success of the ‘pro-European’ opposition

• Changes to the EU’s EUFOR Althea operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Massacre of Ukrainian artillerymen. Day 621 of the war

• Montenegro’s new government: the long-awaited stabilisation of the executive branch

• Israel–Hamas: the start of Israel’s land operation

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

An uncertain future for Rosatom’s nuclear technology exports

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