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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• The end of Prigozhin: the Kremlin disciplines the elite

• Ukraine will get Dutch and Danish F-16s. Day 544 of the war

• Turkmenistan: concerns over Russia’s growing activity on the regional gas market

• Attempts to break through Russian defences at Robotyne. Day 538 of the war

• Ukrainian forces prepare to defend Kupyansk. Day 533 of the war

• TSMC will build a factory in Germany

• Both sides hit back. Day 530 of the war

• Corruption and irregularities in the Ukrainian army’s rear

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