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Oil spill cleanup team working on Ukrainian coastal waters where palm oil discharge polluted the sea, with response vessels and hazmat equipment.

Discharge of palm oil into Ukrainian waters: over $2.4 million to be recovered from a foreign company

Breaking: Ukraine secures over $2.4 million from a foreign company after palm oil dumped into its waters — a landmark environmental and legal win with global trade implications. | empr.media
Jan 23, 2025
Elon Musk and Twitter X logo with graphic overlay of Russian oligarch investors tied to Putin amid controversy over influence and platform changes

Twitter’s dark turn: the role of Putin’s allies in Musk’s takeover

Elon Musk disclosed key investors behind his Twitter (X) takeover — including sanctioned Russian oligarchs connected to Vladimir Putin — fueling controversy over influence and narrative bias on the platform. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024
High‑voltage electricity transmission lines at sunset symbolizing Ukraine’s grid exporting surplus power to neighboring European countries starting August 25.

Starting August 25, Ukraine resumes electricity exports to neighboring countries – Ukrenergo

Ukraine will resume exporting surplus electricity to neighboring EU countries from August 25 as grid capacity improves, opening new markets, boosting revenues, and strengthening regional energy ties. empr.media
Aug 24, 2024
Global oil tankers at sea carrying Russian crude via a “shadow fleet,” illustrating hidden export routes, sanctions evasion and complex energy flows.

Unveiling the hidden figures: the real scope of Russian oil exports

New insights show Russia’s oil export picture far more complex than reported — with shadow fleets moving over 60% of shipments and shifting buyer dynamics reshaping global energy flows. empr.media
Aug 21, 2024
Construction of defensive fortifications with excavators digging trenches and military engineering works under wartime conditions in Ukraine

Construction of fortifications: one-day firms, “classified” criminal cases and juggling budgets of regional administrations

Investigations expose how fortification projects in Ukraine involve one-day firms, classified contracts, and opaque regional budget management amid wartime spending pressures.
Aug 13, 2024
Russian oil tanker exports at sea illustrating global crude oil trade routes and sanctions impact on energy supply chains worldwide

Russia’s crude oil export realities

Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports continue flowing through complex global routes, reshaping energy markets and exposing shifting geopolitical alliances.
Aug 5, 2024
Construction site for Ukraine National Military Cemetery project in Kyiv region with controversial newly formed contractor winning tender

The National Military Cemetery will be built by a company that was established a day after the tender announcement

Ukraine’s National Military Cemetery project faces scrutiny after a newly created company won the $1.8B tender shortly after its announcement, raising transparency concerns.
Aug 2, 2024
Historic Torre del Gallo castle in Florence seized by Italian authorities in international corruption investigation linked to Ukraine

Thanks to NABU and SAP, an Italian castle owned by Russian-origin businessman Fedorichev has been seized

Italian authorities seized a historic castle linked to Oleksiy Fedorichev as part of a NABU and SAP investigation into alleged corruption involving Ukraine’s state grain sector.
Jul 31, 2024
Hungarian and Ukrainian flags with oil pipeline and Druzhba energy infrastructure symbolizing Lukoil transit dispute

Hungary calls Ukraine’s decision to halt transit of Russian oil by Lukoil “unacceptable”

Hungary has sharply condemned Ukraine’s decision to halt the transit of Russian Lukoil oil, calling the move “unacceptable” and warning of risks to national energy security.
Jul 22, 2024
Wreckage of Iranian Shahed drone showing internal components highlighting global supply chain links to parts traced back to Europe

The Polish state company sold components for Shahed attack drones to Iran

A shocking investigation reveals a Polish state firm may have supplied parts that ended up in Iranian Shahed drones—now used by Russia in Ukraine.
Jul 18, 2024
Oil tanker transporting crude at sea symbolizing India’s large-scale imports of Russian oil amid sanctions and global energy tensions

India is the absolute champion in maritime imports of Russian bloody crude oil

India has become the world’s top buyer of Russian crude—fueling Moscow’s economy while reshaping global energy markets amid war and sanctions pressure.
Jul 12, 2024
Bulker and oil tankers at sea near Greek ports illustrating maritime links in Russia’s “shadow fleet” export network used to finance war revenues.

How Russia finances greek business. Dedicated to the adherents of the “Shadow Fleet” sect

Investigations reveal how Moscow’s “shadow fleet” export network, supported by Greek maritime business links, helps Russia sustain oil revenue and finance its war efforts despite sanctions | EMPR.media.
Jul 6, 2024

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