The Ukrainians are overwhelming Moscow’s air defence. Day 1672 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Ukrainian advances north of Lyman. Day 1651 of the war

• Putin's decree: a state unable to protect the economy

• Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex leaves 15 casualties ahead of Russian-Chinese project launch

• Parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan: Tokayev consolidates power

• Sloviansk has become a combat zone. Day 1644 of the war

• Ukraine: another corruption scandal within Zelensky’s inner circle

• Following Beijing’s lead, the Kremlin hardens its stance towards Tokyo

• A massive Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk. Day 1637 of the war

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Rising tensions within Russia’s ruling elite: a mounting challenge for the Kremlin

Russia’s economy: heading towards recession?

A new Ostpolitik? Ukraine as a priority of the Merz government

High unemployment and labour shortages: paradoxes in Ukraine’s wartime labour market

The war in the Gulf and the challenges facing EU energy policy

Opening Pandora’s box? Instability in the Persian Gulf as a risk factor for global transport and supply chains