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Ukraine Opinion & Analysis: War, Politics, Security & Global Affairs
On the fourth anniversary of Feb 24, 2022, we break down real combat losses, shattered assumptions, key strategic lessons and why Ukraine’s resilience defied early predictions.
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This investigation tracks Ukraine’s Berkut unit “Black Company,” detailing its brutal beatings, abductions and mass shootings of Maidan protesters — including 48 killed on Instytutska Street. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
New investigative findings reveal alleged links between offshore money flows, Russian-linked operators and Ukrainian officials Mindich and Halushchenko, as NABU exposes a complex corruption network tied to Gazprom and hidden financial chains. empr.media.
Explore how Starlink went from keeping lights on to shaping battlefield communications — including whitelist strategies to block misuse, support frontline units, and counter Russian tech in Ukraine.
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The Last Message: The War Through the Eyes of the American Sister of a Fallen Ukrainian Soldier
The Last Message documentary follows Kelsie Kimberlin’s journey through Ukraine after the death of her cousin Andrii Rachok, revealing the human stories behind the war.
Sep 29, 2026
The Last Message Documentary: From Confusion to a Lawsuit
Director Andrii Voloshyn details how Ukrainian Oscar contender "The Last Message documentary" turns Kelsie Kimberlin’s personal loss into a global rally for justice and reparations.
Sep 8, 2026
Russia Rejects Peace, Prepares Autumn Offensive and Total Energy War Against Ukraine
GUR Major General Vadym Skibitskyi assesses Russia’s war plans, possible mobilization, a northern offensive, attacks on Ukraine and Ukrainian deep strikes.
Aug 18, 2026
