Interview

A Ukrainian security expert argues Russia is not a real state but an intelligence-run system manipulating data and oil exports to fuel a never-ending war.

In a raw interview with a frontline Ukrainian infantryman, months-long rotations, freezing trenches and manpower shortages reveal why troops remain in the same deadly positions far beyond typical deployment — on empr.media.

Journalist Dmytro Khylyuk recounts 3.5 years in Russian captivity: starvation, brutal conditions and even trying to eat toothpaste to survive, fighting to rebuild life after release.

Ukraine didn’t just sink a Russian tanker — its strikes are hitting the heart of Russia’s war economy, targeting fuel, refineries and chokepoints that undermine Moscow’s revenue and military financing.

Ukraine‑Russia peace plan stalls as Moscow insists on Donbas and Zaporizhzhia NPP terms and the U.S. pushes for a quick deal — but Zelenskyy rejects key concessions, deepening the diplomatic deadlock.

UN coordinator Matthias Schmale urges the world to uphold Ukraine’s territorial integrity, reject forced concessions and keep Kyiv central in peace efforts, warning humanitarian needs and war risks persist.

Former Ukrainian presidential spokesperson Yulia Mendel says Andriy Yermak blocked key Zelenskyy decisions, wielded dangerous influence over law enforcement and state policy, raising political controversy.

NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov says businessman Timur Mindich was just a supervisor, not the main beneficiary in the massive Energoatom corruption scheme, hinting at deeper elite involvement.

In a candid interview, Yuriy Kasyanov reveals wartime corruption harming volunteers, threats against him and his family, and calls on Ukrainians to stand together for truth and justice. EMPR.media

Engineer‑soldier Yuriy Kasyanov condemns corruption in Ukraine’s defense sector after his volunteer drone unit was shut down, calling for truth and accountability amid wartime. EMPR.media

Kasyanov opens up about the Flamingo missile program’s murky reputation, the Fire Point company dispute and the highly disputed link to businessman Timur Mindich amid Ukraine’s anti-corruption probes.

Retired General Serhii Kryvonos blasts Kyiv for disbanding key units, sidelining seasoned commanders and pushing out honest officers, saying the army is weakened by political interference. EMPR.media