Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland’s presidential election with 50.89% of the vote in a tight contest against Rafał Trzaskowski, raising questions about future EU and Ukraine policy. empr.media.

New satellite imagery reveals at least four Russian strategic bombers were damaged at Belaya Airbase following a Ukrainian drone assault, highlighting ongoing deep‑inside strikes. empr.media.

Russia‑Ukraine war updates for June 1, 2025: hundreds of battle clashes, missile and air strikes, over 6,000 drone attacks, and persistent frontline fighting as Ukraine inflicts losses. empr.media.

In a landmark operation, Ukraine’s Security Service struck 41 Russian strategic aircraft at four deep‑inside airbases, marking one of the most significant drone strikes of the war. empr.media.

Explore the oldest residential building in Kyiv at 7 Kontraktova Square, built in 1798 and still used as a home today — surviving fires, restoration and centuries of change. empr.media.