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Prince Harry makes his first visit to Kyiv pledging support for thousands injured military personnel of Russia – Ukraine war
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, vowing to support the rehabilitation of thousands of Ukrainian military personnel injured in the Russian‑Ukraine war, backed by his Invictus Games Foundation team.
Sep 12, 2025
Zelenskyy Appoints Davyd Aloyan as NSDC Deputy Secretary Amid Controversy Over Relatives Listed on Myrotvorets
President Zelenskyy appointed Davyd Aloyan as deputy secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, prompting debate as several of his close relatives are listed on the Myrotvorets database.
Sep 11, 2025
Andriy Parubiy Former Ukraine’s Parliament and Euromaidan Speaker Shot Dead in Lviv
Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv’s Frankivskyi district, prompting a nationwide manhunt and murder investigation; a suspect has been detained.
Aug 30, 2025
Ukrainian “Flamingo” by Firepoint: Exclusive Footage of Cruise Missile Tests and Combat Launches
See exclusive footage of Ukraine’s new Flamingo cruise missile by Fire Point in training and combat launches, demonstrating deep‑strike capability with a 3,000 km range against Russian targets.
Aug 24, 2025
“Cynical and Unacceptable”: Language Ombudswoman Responds to Putin’s Demands on Russian Language and Church in Ukraine
Ukraine’s ombudswoman rebuked Vladimir Putin’s calls regarding Russian language and church affairs as “cynical and unacceptable,” framing them as interference in Ukraine’s sovereignty and rights protections — EMPR.media.
Aug 17, 2025
Ukrainian artist Davyd Chychkan has been killed at the front
Ukrainian artist and activist Davyd Chychkan, famed for socially engaged art and murals, was killed on the Zaporizhzhia front after being gravely wounded while repelling a Russian infantry assault on August 8–9, 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Aug 12, 2025
Dutch Traveler Cycles 1,600 km to Support Ukrainian Children
A Dutch traveler pedals thousands of kilometers across Europe to support Ukrainian children affected by the war, raising funds and spreading hope in a moving humanitarian effort. ([empr.media]
Aug 10, 2025
Russian agent set up “video traps” across Kyiv to guide airstrikes
Ukraine’s SSU nabbed FSB agents in Kyiv installing 4G “video traps” to spy on air defense and adjust Russian missile and drone strikes in real time — exclusive Empr.media insight.
Aug 6, 2025
Prosecutor General’s Office Opens Case Against Head of Ukraine’s Energy Customs Over Possible Illicit Enrichment
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General has opened a criminal case against the head of the Energy Customs over suspected illicit enrichment after a high‑profile journalistic investigation exposed a luxury estate and questionable ties. Empr.media reports. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 5, 2025
“I’ve Known Yermak for 20 Years”: Former Luhansk Governor Haidai Jailed in High-Profile Drone Corruption Case
Former Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai, once close to Presidential Office head Yermak, is jailed in a high‑profile corruption case tied to inflated drone and EW procurement — read the explosive Empr.media breakdown.
Aug 4, 2025
Corruption in Ukraine’s Drone Procurement: VAKS Detains UAV Company Owner Marchenko
High Anti‑Corruption Court (VAKS) orders the detention of UAV maker beneficiary Vladyslav Marchenko in a sprawling drone procurement corruption case linked to inflated state contracts — Empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 4, 2025
NABU and SAPO Uncover Major Corruption in Drone and EW Equipment Procurement for Ukraine
Ukraine’s anti‑graft watchdogs NABU and SAPO uncover a large‑scale corruption ring over inflated contracts for UAVs and electronic warfare systems, touching MPs, regional officials and defense suppliers. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 4, 2025