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Ukraine Analysis: War, Politics, Economy & Security

Russian military vehicles and troops during the Ukraine war illustrating the strain on Russia’s army and resources.

Why russia is not ready for long-term hostilities in Ukraine

Is Russia capable of sustaining a years-long war in Ukraine? Analysts say economic pressure, equipment losses, and sanctions may limit Moscow’s long-term military capacity.
Mar 1, 2023
Opinion piece graphic on Ukraine peace plans depicting unrealistic strategies and geopolitical tensions in the Russia‑Ukraine war

A parade of unrealistic peace plans for Ukraine

Discover why peace blueprints for the Ukraine war are often detached from reality — from impossible concessions to geopolitical blind spots — in this incisive empr.media analysis.
Feb 27, 2023
Political cartoon collage showing Vladimir Putin’s image losing shock value as satire and satire weaken Kremlin propaganda’s global fear impact.

putin has run out of even scary cartoons

A striking analysis from *empr.media* argues Putin’s rhetoric and propaganda have lost their teeth — even the fear‑evoking cartoons and bluster no longer shock Western audiences. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 23, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walking in Kyiv during his historic visit that underscored global support for Ukraine.

Biden visits to Kyiv is the culmination of global support for Ukraine

President Biden’s unannounced Kyiv trip reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s democracy and helped crystallize global backing — from weapons packages to unified democratic pressure against Russian aggression.
Feb 21, 2023
Frontline combat image showing Russian and Ukrainian forces engaged with heavy artillery and soldiers advancing, reflecting ongoing war without clear end game.

Russia – Ukraine war: end game is yet to come

The Russia‑Ukraine war has no clear end in sight: military deadlock, diplomatic uncertainty and strategic ambiguity mean the ultimate outcome remains distant and contested.
Feb 18, 2023
Frontline troops, missiles and drones symbolize forecasts of heightened Russian attacks and Ukraine defensive tactics as the invasion anniversary nears. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Forecast on the eve of the russian invasion Anniversary

As the anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion approaches, analysts forecast a possible wave of missile‑drone strikes and intensified offensive maneuvers — and what Ukraine must prepare for to blunt the threats. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Feb 17, 2023
Ukrainian soldiers advancing near frontline positions during the Russia-Ukraine war amid analysis of possible decisive battles

There will be either Ukraine victory this year or a pessimistic forecast

A stark warning from analysts: Ukraine must achieve a decisive breakthrough or risk a prolonged war of attrition that could reshape the balance of the conflict.
Feb 7, 2023
People protesting corruption in Ukraine with signs and banners, while analytics show discussions may have little effect on actual anti‑graft outcomes

Lots of noise and little impact: why to defeat corruption is a big challenge in Ukraine

Why all the talk about corruption in Ukraine may be just noise: analytics show public perception and media focus often don’t align with real anti‑corruption progress or institutional impact. | empr.media
Feb 1, 2023
Ukraine corruption during war concept: protest signs, government buildings, and anti‑graft imagery reflecting war‑time integrity challenges.

Ukraine issue: on corruption during the war

Explore how corruption persists in Ukraine during wartime, with public distrust soaring, scandals hitting defense procurement, and anti‑graft reforms battling graft amid global scrutiny and EU reform demands. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jan 23, 2023
General Surovikin looking serious against a backdrop of battlefield imagery, symbolizing his dismissal’s impact on the Russia‑Ukraine conflict.

What means Surovikin’s dismissal from “commander of the war with Ukraine”?

Russian General Surovikin has been dismissed as commander in the war with Ukraine — a move that could reshape strategy, morale, and Moscow’s conduct of the conflict.
Jan 15, 2023
Conceptual graphic showing Ukrainian and allied flags, strategic maps, and symbols of victory in war, illustrating Ukraine’s winning arguments.

Argumentation of Ukraine’s victory

What does victory mean for Ukraine? This analysis breaks down the argument for strategic success, from military gains and global backing to long‑term peace and security.
Jan 13, 2023
Intense frontline combat near Soledar with smoke, troops, and battlefield chaos representing the fiercest fighting on the Ukrainian war front.

What is happening now in Soledar, the hottest place on the Ukrainian front?

Latest from Soledar — brutal clashes rage in the hottest combat zone on Ukraine’s front, with Ukrainian forces fighting fiercely and both sides under intense pressure.
Jan 10, 2023

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