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Oleshky evacuees return to Ukrainian-controlled territory in tears, describing a city without shops, hospitals or medicines and the fear of surviving under Russian occupation.

Valerii Zaluzhnyi calls for deeper Ukraine-UK defence cooperation, joint weapons production and investment in research to ensure Ukraine’s defence industry meets the real needs of war.

empr.media analysis: As Ukraine prepares for broader threats, the NSDC’s secret move points to all-round defence in Ukrainian cities, raising urgent questions about resilience, civil protection, and emergency planning.

Kostiantyn Yelisieiev argues Ukraine must protect its strategic ties with the United States through steady diplomacy, congressional engagement and security cooperation.

Meet Zhytomyr’s Titans, whose journey from first steps on crutches to Ukraine’s amputee football championship shows the power of recovery and teamwork.

The Kyiv Seoul diplomatic scandal is still growing after Zelenskyy’s UN remarks and a public denial Seoul read as an accusation. EMPR.media on how trust can still be repaired.

Drapatyi war plan is under NSDC review while dozens of colonels and generals are sent to reserve. EMPR.media on the purge, Delta system, and command shift.

Vitaliy Portnikov suggested Andriy Yermak’s legal work with Ukraine’s military may also reflect the former presidential official’s continuing political connections.