Opinion

In her first month of service, a 19-year-old Ukrainian UGV operator used a drone to evacuate a wounded comrade under fire — a fierce, inspiring story of bravery on the front lines.

At Milan-Cortina 2026, 21-yr-old Kyrylo Marsak talks Olympic atmosphere, a viral hopak dance moment, training, resilience from Kherson, and what it means to skate for Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

New data shatters the myth of success against Russia’s shadow fleet: January 2026 saw record oil exports via sanctioned tankers as Europe still fears escalation. | empr.media

Ukrainian lawmakers triggered heated debate by proposing a new civil code that could, in exceptional situations like pregnancy, allow courts to approve marriage from age 14 — raising rights and child protection concerns.

Amid drone strikes, artillery barrages and KAB attacks, Dnipro animal volunteers are evacuating pets from frontline Ukrainian communities — risking life and limb to save innocent lives.

The commander of Ukraine’s Rarog drone brigade, Oleh “Hasan” Huyt, was awarded the prestigious Hero of Ukraine title for leading elite UAV operations and battlefield impact in the war against Russia. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

With Russia’s temporary energy pause expiring Feb 1, Ukraine may confront brutal blackouts, political brinkmanship, and survival politics this winter — EMPR.media breaks down what’s next.

Former Ukrenergo chief Kudrytskyi slams Yermak and Shurma’s “wild ideas” and Halushchenko’s dismissal of shelters, blaming bureaucratic blunders for wasted years in Ukraine’s energy strategy.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

An in-depth look at the man accused of shaping Ukraine’s wartime messaging — from calls to dismantle the army to allegations of censorship and information isolation at the highest level.

Ukraine’s Fire Point stunned the world with its 3,000-km “Flamingo” missile — then vanished from public registries as corruption links, exemptions, and shadowy ties emerged. | EMPR

In a powerful analysis, the author argues Ukrainians are no longer swayed by PR peace pitches and weak leadership messaging — they want honest strategy and mobilization for real victory, not capitulation.

Ukraine now spends €80 million a night defending itself. This opinion revisits the 2019 decision to drop $12B in claims against Gazprom — and asks what that choice really cost.