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World Bank Improves Ukraine GDP Forecast Despite Russia’s War
The World Bank improved Ukraine’s GDP growth forecast, highlighting the country’s economic resilience despite Russia’s ongoing war and infrastructure attacks. EMPR.media.
Nov 21, 2019
Russia admits seizure and militarization of Ukrainian oil rigs in the Black Sea
Russia admitted seizing and militarizing Ukrainian oil rigs in the Black Sea, intensifying geopolitical tensions and security risks around occupied Crimea.
Nov 9, 2019
A Year without Ukrainian activist Kateryna Handziuk
A year after Kateryna Handziuk’s death, Ukraine still faces unanswered questions about the attack. EMPR.media reviews the case, protests, and ongoing justice demands.
Nov 4, 2019
Ukraine School Robotics Team Breaks Into World Top 10
A Ukrainian school robotics team has entered the world’s Top 10, marking a major achievement in STEM education and highlighting the country’s rising youth innovation talent.
Oct 29, 2019
Ukraine drops in global competitiveness ranking
Ukraine drops in global competitiveness ranking as economic and reform pressures intensify, raising concerns for investors and international partners.
Oct 18, 2019
Kyiv Protest: About 10,000 Rally Against Steinmeier Formula
About 10,000 people gathered in Kyiv to protest the Steinmeier Formula, marking one of the largest “Stop Capitulation” rallies against the Donbas peace framework.
Oct 6, 2019
Ukrainian Activists Launch Anti-Capitulation Movement Against Zelensky
Ukrainian activists launched a “No Capitulation” movement in Kyiv, opposing perceived capitulation policies and calling for coordinated political resistance.
Oct 4, 2019
Ukraine SBI Opens Case Into Alleged Abuse of Power by Ex-Prosecutor General Lutsenko
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened criminal proceedings into alleged abuse of power by former Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko, amid broader governance scrutiny.
Oct 1, 2019
Zelenskyy Criticized Over Babyn Yar Commemoration Controversy
Criticism surrounding Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s handling of Babyn Yar memorial events has fueled renewed debate over Holocaust remembrance and memory politics in Ukraine.
Sep 29, 2019
British Media Names Oleksandr Usyk Best Foreign Boxer
Oleksandr Usyk received recognition from British boxing experts as the best foreign boxer, reinforcing his status as one of Ukraine’s top global sports icons.
Sep 29, 2019
Kyiv Boryspil Airport Opens New Terminal for Hasidic Pilgrims
Boryspil Airport opens a dedicated terminal for Hasidic pilgrims as Ukraine prepares for large-scale religious travel and rising passenger traffic.
Sep 27, 2019
Exchange could have failed because of Tsemakh, Zelenskyy and Bakanov say
The Tsemakh case nearly caused the Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange to fail, Zelenskyy and Bakanov say, highlighting the fragile negotiations behind the deal. Full analysis by empr.media.
Sep 10, 2019