Europe faces the need to change its approach to security, becoming more decisive and self-reliant under new geopolitical circumstances.
Vitaliy Portnikov provides analysis on how sanctions and declining energy revenues threaten Russia's economy and impact prospects for ending the war.
Today’s review: updates from negotiations for Zelensky, energy issues, mobilization tightening, and corruption scandals.
Analysis of the Hungarian government's populist moves before the election: pension bonuses, salary increases, and effects on economy and politics.
Analysis of the sharp rise in gold prices: new record, key factors, central banks' strategies, and forecasts.
Despite a sharp decrease in gas prices, Europe's industry has not rebounded. Key causes—lost capacity and competitiveness.
Key events overview: sharp decline in Russian oil prices, political conflict within Trump's team, and increased international pressure on Russia.
Analysis of the EU's financial support mechanism for Ukraine, loan conditions, and real impact on the budget sphere.
The global aluminum market faces looming shortages and price hikes—causes, consequences, and what it means for Ukraine.