Kakhovka HPP disaster. Putin says – either get to the negotiating table or there will be dead earth
Exclusive analytics: In wake of the Kakhovka dam disaster, Putin’s warnings about negotiating or facing a ‘dead earth’ frame catastrophic humanitarian and environmental costs — deep dive by empr.media.
Jun 7, 2023
Kyiv’s air defense shows the world’s best results
Why Kyiv’s air defense is hailed among the world’s most effective: from repelling dozens of Russian missiles and drones nightly to refining unique countermeasure strategies in real combat.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
May 31, 2023
Ukrainian counteroffensive: the thin green line
In “The Thin Green Line,” the author warns that Ukraine’s counteroffensive shouldn’t be treated like a spectator show — it’s a grueling, human struggle where impatience and misunderstanding misread the front‑line reality. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
May 27, 2023
Recording missile strikes and work of air defense systems must be ban in Ukraine
The night attack on Kyiv was the most powerful in the entire war. Not by the number of missiles, but by their quality and variety. There were Kalibr cruise missiles, aerial ballistic Kinzhal / Daggers, and ballistic missiles, which were…
May 17, 2023
Zelenskyi and Xi Jinping talks took place. The war continues
Despite long‑awaited talks between President Zelenskyy and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Russia‑Ukraine war keeps raging with no breakthrough — what diplomacy means for peace efforts. empr.media.
Apr 26, 2023
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I am a vivid example of the russification of the 90s in Donbas
A writer from Donbas reflects on being raised immersed in Russian culture in the 1990s, how it shaped her identity and worldview, and how she later confronted and redefined her national self. empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 22, 2023
On external governance in Ukraine
Explore claims of Russian FSB infiltration of Ukraine’s state bodies and debates on “external governance.” A provocative analytical look at power, influence and domestic security.
Apr 15, 2023
Ukraine’s nuke: About useful idiots, the fifth column and Budapest Memorandum
Deep legal and political analysis of Ukraine’s nuclear disarmament, the binding nature of the Budapest Memorandum, and debates over influence, security power and realpolitik. empr.media.
Apr 14, 2023
The main word that defines the situation around Ukraine today is uncertainty
Explore why uncertainty — not clarity — best sums up the situation around Ukraine today: no clear picture of Russian defeat, no consensus on post‑war order, and shifting strategic risks. empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 13, 2023
Nuclear weapons in Belarus: EU promises more sanctions
European Union leaders warn Russia and Belarus that stationing Russian nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil would be a “dangerous escalation” and trigger new sanctions on Moscow and Minsk. empr.media.
Apr 10, 2023
The reconciliation of Iran and Saudi Arabia is a huge geopolitical victory of China
China’s mediation of the Iran‑Saudi rapprochement has become a defining diplomatic success, signaling Beijing’s growing influence in Middle Eastern geopolitics and reshaping regional power balances.
Apr 1, 2023
What is there in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra?
Discover Kyiv‑Pechersk Lavra — ancient cave systems, baroque cathedrals, priceless relics and one of Eastern Europe’s most iconic sacred and cultural sites. ([guide.kyivcity.gov.ua][1]) [1]: https://guide.kyivcity.gov.ua/en/places/natsionalnyy-zapovidnyk-kyyevo-pecherska-lavra?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Kyiv Monastery of the Caves), national preserve"
Mar 31, 2023