Opinion: Seeing Ukraine as a mere bargaining chip in US strategy risks undermining Western unity and global security — it’s time for a smarter, long-term approach to supporting Kyiv.

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a natural resources agreement with the United States, paving the way for joint investment in strategic minerals and long-term economic partnership.

Zelensky underscores that Ukraine’s U.S. minerals agreement won’t count past aid as debt, defending Kyiv’s economic sovereignty while pushing for fair terms and strategic investment.

Ukraine’s government invites Turkish construction companies to lead a new network of toll roads under its “Big Construction” push, aiming to rebuild strategic transport infrastructure even before formal peace deals. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ukraine’s fierce defense in Hostomel, Moshchun and Irpin shattered Russia’s “Kyiv in three days” blitz plan, marking a turning point in the full-scale invasion, says intelligence chief Budanov.

Ukraine’s leadership says today’s review of the U.S. agreement text is tightly linked to security guarantees — a crucial step as Kyiv seeks stronger strategic backing alongside economic cooperation.

Ukrinform journalist Tetiana Kulyk and her surgeon husband Pavlo Ivanchov were killed when a Russian drone struck their Kyiv region home, prompting global outrage and grief. | empr.media

On Feb 26, Crimeans and supporters rallied in Simferopol in 2014 against Russian occupation. Today we honor their courage and undying resistance to reclaim Crimea. | empr.media

Day 1,099 of Russia’s war on Ukraine saw fierce frontline clashes, widespread air and rocket strikes and resilient Ukrainian defense pushing back assaults. Full Feb 26 2025 updates. | empr.media

Global diplomatic fault lines are widening as great powers jostle for influence. This analysis explores if today’s tensions could spark a new world war. | empr.media

Explore how strategic deals — from warships to minerals — are reshaping global alliances, embedding resource diplomacy into security policy and great‑power rivalry. | empr.media

Explore how Trump, Putin and European powers are redefining Ukraine’s future in a geopolitical condominium that could reshape global order, alliances and security. | empr.media