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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• China: anti-corruption campaign in the People’s Liberation Army

• The fight for Avdiivka intensifies. Day 712 of the war

• Gazprom in 2023: exports to Europe stabilise, China’s importance grows

• The EU approves financial assistance for Ukraine and negotiates military assistance

• The Czech nuclear tender: more units to be built, but without US participation

• The Wagner forces under a new flag: Russia’s Africa Corps in Burkina Faso

• Local success for Russians at Kupyansk. Day 705 of the war

• Germany: the launch of the pro-Russian Wagenknecht party

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