The rise of the European Shield: a new security alliance for the 21st century
A new European Shield defence alliance — anchored by the UK, Germany, France, Poland and Ukraine — could redefine collective security and deterrence for the 21st century.
May 11, 2025
Why doesn’t the whole World consider Putin a criminal?
Explores why many countries avoid officially calling Putin a criminal — from legal immunity for heads of state to geopolitical interests, varying ICC jurisdictions and international legitimacy debates.
May 6, 2025
Global power struggles: Ukraine’s fight for survival in a world of imperial ambitions
Trump has finally acknowledged that the “good guy” Putin wants to take over all of Ukraine. Putin wants it, and Trump is stopping him, says the President of the United States, who himself wants to conquer Greenland, Canada, and Panama.…
May 6, 2025
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The heroism and sacrifice of Ukrainian pilot Hennadiy Matulyak
Ukrainian pilot Hennadiy Matulyak, “Forever 44,” died heroically in aerial combat over Kyiv, diverting his failing aircraft to save civilians and earning the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 6, 2025
Why 2022’s success wasn’t sustained
Despite stunning gains in 2022, Ukraine’s offensive momentum faded due to slow Western aid, improved Russian defenses, logistic hurdles and evolving battlefield dynamics that prevented sustained breakthroughs.
Apr 30, 2025
The illusion of peace: Putin’s tactical ceasefire
Opinion: Putin’s “ceasefire” isn’t genuine peace — it’s a tactical pause meant to solidify gains and exploit diplomatic cover. What this means for Ukraine’s defense and global diplomacy.
Apr 28, 2025
The real cost of disarmament: What Does the U.S. Owe Ukraine
Ukraine gave up one of the world’s largest nuclear arsenals—worth trillions. So why is it still being “billed” for aid? A provocative analysis challenges the narrative.
Apr 25, 2025
There won’t be any “favorable” deals for Ukraine anytime soon
There won’t be any favorable deals for Ukraine anytime soon — deep geopolitical and diplomatic analysis explores why and what it means for the war’s future on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025
Russian missile terror against Ukraine in April 2025 is the same like in 2022, 2023 and 2024
Expert analysis argues Russian missile terror in April 2025 — including massive combined strikes — continues the same coercive pattern used against Ukraine in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Read more on empr.media.
Apr 24, 2025
The second front that strike in the back
In this deep analysis, experts argue that Ukraine faces a “second front” of hybrid and strategic attacks that strike it from behind the battlefield lines — beyond missiles and drones — disrupting politics, diplomacy, and stability. Read on empr.media.
Apr 22, 2025
Peaceful capitulation at the urging of the U.S.
Critical analysis argues U.S.-backed peace proposals may amount to peaceful capitulation for Ukraine, igniting debate over concessions, sovereignty and strategic survival — full piece at empr.media.
Apr 22, 2025
Draft law 12089: legalizing land theft and undermining public trust
Ukraine’s controversial Draft Law 12089 would make illegally acquired land harder to reclaim, sparking petitions and public outrage as critics warn it legalizes schemes and erodes trust.
Apr 7, 2025