Ukraine once possessed the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal—then gave it up. Today, as war rages, that decision casts a long shadow over global security.
A growing debate questions whether Western hesitation and incremental concessions to Russia are prolonging war and increasing global instability instead of deterring escalation.
Russian state media and propaganda channels pushed multiple fakes about the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital strike in Kyiv — including NATO missiles and staged scenes — all debunked by OSINT and fact‑checkers. EMPR.media explains.
Russia’s warnings about destroying Kyiv’s hydroelectric dam aren’t military strategy—they’re psychological warfare. Analysts say the real goal is fear, not flooding.
From strategic deals to alliance tensions, our correspondent reports exclusive takeaways from the NATO summit in Washington — what it means for global security and U.S. policy.([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/analytics/news-from-the-sidelines-of-the-nato-summit-in-washington/))
Drones are no longer just recon tools — from nimble FPVs to strike UAVs, unmanned systems are revolutionizing battlefield tactics and reshaping how wars are fought, EMPR.media explains.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Experts unpack why Russians chose daylight fire instead of night: probing Ukrainian air defenses, forcing psychological disruption, and scouting targets — tactical shifts on the battlefield, EMPR.media explains.
Latin American volunteers from Colombia and Argentina distinguished themselves fighting near Lyptsi, Kharkiv, decimating Russian troops. Their bravery and losses underscore Ukraine’s need for more foreign volunteers | EMPR.media.
Zelensky’s Brussels trip delivered EU accession talks and a security pact — but this analysis argues Ukraine must build expertise and voices in EU capitals now to secure lasting influence instead of losing momentum.
New battlefield achievements: Ukrainian forces push between Liptsi and Vovchansk, repelling Russian advances and forcing tactical recalibrations in Kharkiv Oblast — deep analysis of strategic gains and combat outcomes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Why Putin won’t negotiate from weakness: Russia’s war strategy hinges on leverage, territorial control, and pressure. What this means for Ukraine and the West — empr.media.