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From Rus to Ukraine: The Restoration of History
“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}
May 30, 2025
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Before his annihilation in Spain Portnov met with Zelenskyy, Yermak, and Tatarov in Ukraine
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}
May 29, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 29, 2025
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.
May 29, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 28, 2025
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.
May 28, 2025

Russia controls four settlements in the Sumy region
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 updates as of May 27, 2025
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.
May 27, 2025

How can I not love you, my Kyiv! How and where Kyiv Day was celebrated
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.
May 26, 2025

Russian forces attacked the Odesa region overnight
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
May 26, 2025

Entire streets destroyed: Kyiv Regional Military Administration shows aftermath of Sunday’s Russian attack on Markhalivka and Makariv. PHOTOS
Explosive aftermath photos show entire streets destroyed in Markhalivka and Makariv after a brutal Russian attack — dozens of homes smashed, civilians shaken, rebuilding begins. | EMPR
May 26, 2025

Russians attacked the Dnipro region: houses and cars were damaged, and a fire broke out
Explosive overnight Russian attack on Dnipro region leaves homes and cars damaged and a fire blazing before firefighters put it out — defenders down drones; see the details | EMPR
May 26, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 26, 2025
Explosive May 26 update: over 3,000 drone attacks, massive air strikes and relentless clashes across Ukraine — see how defenders stopped the onslaught | EMPR
May 26, 2025

For the second night in a row, Poland scrambled fighter jets due to the Russian attack on Ukraine
For a *second straight night*, Poland scrambled military jets and activated air defense as Russian missile assaults hammered Ukrainian territory — a tense NATO flashpoint. | EMPR
May 26, 2025