“From Rus to Ukraine” challenges imposed narratives, argues Kyiv was the true centre of Rus and calls for reclaiming Ukrainian history from centuries of colonial distortion. empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Oleh Tatarov’s high-stakes mission to Spain fell apart with Spanish authorities rejecting cooperation and Portnov’s phone data in partners’ hands — while President Zelenskyy says nothing. empr.media.

Opinion: Former Yanukovych advisor Andriy Portnov allegedly manipulated and “sold” Ukrainian court decisions at a scale likened to Pablo Escobar’s drug empire, highlighting systemic judicial corruption. empr.media.

Former Yanukovych official Andriy Portnov visited Ukraine May 17–19 and met President Zelenskyy, Presidential Office head Yermak and deputy Tatarov — days before his killing in Madrid. empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Russia-Ukraine war updates for May 29 2025: 205 engagements, multiple missile and guided bomb strikes, 3,279 kamikaze drone attacks and Ukrainian forces inflicting heavy casualties. empr.media.

Russia-Ukraine war update for May 28 2025: 216 clashes, missile and air strikes across multiple fronts, 2,672 kamikaze drones used and Ukrainian defenders inflict significant losses. empr.media.

Russian troops have taken control of four border settlements in Ukraine’s Sumy region — Novenke, Basivka, Veselivka and Zhuravka — prompting evacuations while Kyiv repels further advance. empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

May 27 2025 Russia-Ukraine war update: 170 combat clashes, intense air strikes and over 3,000 kamikaze drones launched as Ukrainian defenders repel assaults and inflict heavy losses. empr.media.

Who really founded Kyiv — history, myth, or legend? Dive into the facts and centuries-old theories that shaped Ukraine’s capital and its ancient origins.

Learn how Kyiv Day began from its 1982 roots, why it’s tied to “How can I not love you, my Kyiv” and where festivities like the Chestnut Run and tours were held in 2025. empr.media.

EMPR tears apart reality: Russia isn’t bluffing — this war may last far longer than predicted. Discover the hard truth and global stakes in this eye‑opening opinion.

Russian forces launched a night assault on Ukraine’s Odesa region — houses, garages, cars and infrastructure damaged in sudden strikes with air raid alerts across regions. | EMPR