Russian troops tried but failed to break through the border in Ukraine’s Sumy region. Intense shelling continues as defenders hold the line — full report.

From sanctions to oil revenue shifts, explore how long Putin’s Russia can continue financing the Ukraine war and the economic pressures shaping its long-term strategy.

Ukrainian forces have achieved a major victory on the Siverskyi Donets line, delivering a strategic blow and boosting morale amid intense conflict — exclusive by empr.media.

Evacuation from the besieged Azovstal steel plant will begin by rescuing seriously wounded fighters first, marking a critical humanitarian phase of the siege — empr.media.

Despite sanctions aimed at choking its arms industry, Russia continues buying missile components through European intermediaries, fueling weapons production and raising global security alarms.

Investigative analysis explores what May 9th means for the Russia‑Ukraine war’s next phase, how expectations have shifted, and what the future holds for conflict and peace.

A Russian Black Sea Fleet vessel erupted in flames near Crimea’s Sevastopol, with thick smoke seen from shore amid continuing naval tensions and frontline clashes.

EMPR: World leaders keep negotiating with Putin despite stalled peace talks and broken agreements — analysis on why diplomacy has failed and the true cost to Ukraine and global security.

Ukraine’s Cabinet approved that all Russian‑owned assets within Ukraine become state property — transferred to the National Investment Fund for defense, reconstruction, and public support. EMPR.media.

Ukraine has stopped the flow of Russian gas to Europe due to loss of control over occupied transit points — a major disruption to decades‑old energy routes and European supplies. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

EMPR.media lists the Russian Black Sea Fleet naval group in the Ukraine war — from frigates and missile boats to patrol ships and large landing vessels operating in the Black and Azov Seas.

Unpack the most widespread WWII myths about Ukraine created by propaganda — from “Great Patriotic War” distortions to falsified narratives about collaborators and heroism.