As old Cold War binaries resurface, Eastern European leaders and Washington debate a “new Warsaw Pact”‑style alliance outside NATO’s framework—reshaping security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. | empr.media.

Overnight in Brovary (Kyiv region), debris from a downed Russian Shahed drone crashed onto the roof of a 25‑story residential building, igniting a fire and prompting resident evacuations — no casualties reported | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Historic St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv, hit by Russian shelling last winter, will be restored to its 19th‑century architectural authenticity under a new cultural heritage plan as Ukraine rebuilds after war. | empr.media.

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Dec 20 damaged six foreign embassies — including Albania, Argentina and Portugal — shattering windows and doors in a major blow to diplomatic institutions | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

On Dec 20, Russia launched a coordinated ballistic missile strike on Kyiv using Iskander/KN‑23 systems — all were intercepted, reflecting Moscow’s symbolic pressure and Kremlin rhetoric tied to wider war dynamics. | empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

After a Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, emergency services completed search, rescue and debris removal; dozens were injured and at least two killed, with widespread damage to homes and power infrastructure as crews worked round‑the‑clock. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

In this exclusive interview, a Ukrainian craftsman describes how he literally “feels” equipment in his heart — building and repairing machines to support soldiers, blending human passion with technical skill. | empr.media.

A Kyiv appellate court upheld a ruling requiring Hromadske to delete its investigation about ex‑official Andriy Portnov and retract certain claims. The editorial team says it will appeal to the Supreme Court, underscoring stakes for media freedom. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Breaking: North Korean forces reportedly engaged in a **large‑scale attack on Ukrainian positions near Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk region**, marking a historic first as Pyongyang’s military fights alongside Russia against Ukraine | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Deep geopolitical analysis reveals how Putin’s strategic maneuvering and maximalist demands may be steering Trump’s diplomacy into a trap that benefits Moscow’s leverage while undercutting consistent Western pressure in the Ukraine war | empr.media.

Breaking: On Dec 13 Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid with missiles and drones while intense fighting continued around Pokrovsk and other frontline sectors. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Inside the fallout from a massive Russian assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure — power facilities hit across multiple regions, civilian damage, and critical winter survival challenges. Read more on empr.media.