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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Tactical success for Kyiv: a US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal

• A major reshuffle in ports: China sells its terminals to the US

• Collapse of Ukrainian defences in Kursk region. Day 1112 of the war

• Germany: another extension of state control over Rosneft’s assets

• The European Council summit: approval of boosting military capabilities, stalemate on Ukraine

• Israel’s stance on Donald Trump’s second term

• The Dodik trial: a test of strength against Serb separatism in Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD on increasing defence and infrastructure spending

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

The CDU/CSU–SPD government facing economic challenges

The Kaja Kallas era: Estonia’s high-profile diplomacy

The year of Péter Magyar: great expectations, great challenges

Slovakia’s depopulation: balancing support for children and senior citizens

The NB8 group and other formats of security cooperation in the Baltic Sea region

Students vs the system – protest strategies in Serbia