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Ukraine Interviews: Frontline Voices, Commanders & Expert Conversations

Ukrainian military leaders and strategists debating battlefield tactics in interview — emphasising mistake analysis and adaptation for victory.

Ukraine will defeat Putin’s army if we analyze our mistakes

In a compelling interview, strategists say Ukraine can outlast and defeat Putin’s forces — but only if it critically analyses battlefield mistakes and adapts fast to evolving warfare.
Jun 6, 2022
Map and photo of the Druzhba oil pipeline running toward Hungary, symbolizing Ukraine’s leverage in energy politics and embargo negotiations.

Problem with “embargo”? Ukraine has a wonderful lever in its hands – the Druzhba pipeline, a separate section of which is going to Hungary

EMPR explores how Ukraine’s control of the Druzhba oil pipeline — especially the branch to Hungary — could become powerful leverage in EU embargo talks and security diplomacy.
May 27, 2022
Ukrainian Plast member turned soldier in frontline gear with skydiving and cargo 200 scenes showing his transformation in service.

Taming the phobia, evacuating cargo 200, love: how service in the Armed Forces changed the life of a Plast member from Donetsk

EMPR: A Donetsk Plast leader shares how joining the Armed Forces changed his life — from beating fear to skydiving, managing cargo 200 duties, and finding love on the frontline.
May 26, 2022
Ukrainian Marine commander Serhiy Volyna at Azovstal, speaking about love of country and resilience amid siege and bombardment in Mariupol.

Serhiy Volyna: “Boundless love for Ukraine gives me the strength to hold on” 

In a powerful EMPR interview, Mariupol commander Serhiy Volyna says his boundless love for Ukraine is what keeps him and his men fighting amid the Azovstal siege’s horrors. EMPR.media.
May 2, 2022
Andriy Biletsky in military gear speaking about needing 9,000 troops and equipment to break the Mariupol blockade during the Ukraine war.

Andriy Biletsky: 9,000 troops with equipment are needed to break Mariupol blockade

In this EMPR interview, Andriy Biletsky argues that a force of 9,000 troops with heavy equipment is required to break the Russian blockade of Mariupol — a critical strategic call for Ukraine’s defense.
Apr 27, 2022
Andriy Biletsky speaking in frontline interview about Russia’s strategic push for Mariupol and its symbolic and logistical importance.

Azov Battalion founder Andriy Biletsky explained why Mariupol is so important for Russia

EMPR: Azov founder Andriy Biletsky explains why Mariupol matters to Russia — strategic land bridge, port control, symbolic heart of Donbas and the fierce ideological battle. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 27, 2022
Azov Regiment deputy commander Svyatoslav “Kalyna” Palamar speaking into camera with war-torn Mariupol ruins behind him under siege.

Holding on with the last strength and doing the impossible: “Azov” deputy commander calls for help

From besieged Mariupol, Azov Regiment’s deputy commander “Kalyna” issues an urgent plea as fighters hold on against starvation, bombing and crushing odds — hear their story from the front. EMPR.media.
Apr 11, 2022
Portrait of analyst Andrei Piontkovsky with a Kremlin background representing internal power struggles and critical wartime decisions.

Andrei Piontkovsky: There is a struggle in the Kremlin, the next two weeks will be decisive

In an exclusive EMPR.media interview, analyst Andrei Piontkovsky reveals fierce internal Kremlin battles and says the next two weeks will be decisive for Russia’s war strategy and leadership dynamics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 10, 2022
Ukrainian MiG‑29 pilots in action above Kyiv, symbolizing frontline courage, resolve and the Ghosts of Kyiv legend during Russia’s invasion.

Ukrainian MiGs-29 pilots or Ghosts of Kyiv. Who they are?

Meet Ukraine’s MiG‑29 pilots dubbed the “Ghosts of Kyiv” — courage against impossible odds, personal loss and front‑line testimony as war unfolds. EMPR.media exclusive.
Apr 6, 2022
Portraits and dynamic visuals of Ukraine’s top army commanders leading defense operations — commanders forging modern Ukrainian war history.

All you should know about the command of Ukraine’s Army who writes the modern history

Discover the leaders writing Ukraine’s modern history — from General Zaluzhny to key frontline commanders forging defense, resilience and victory in the Russia‑Ukraine war. EMPR.media.
Apr 5, 2022
Satellite view of fuel storage depots and map overlay illustrating reported GPS coordinate leak tied to Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.

How Ukraine’s fuel depots coordinates leaked for Russian missiles?

An explosive investigation into how Ukraine’s fuel depot GPS coordinates may have been leaked — possibly helping Russian missiles strike critical fuel sites and shift war dynamics. exposé by empr.media.
Mar 28, 2022
Dmytro Kuleba speaking at press briefing on Ukraine‑Russia negotiation stance, denying consensus on four points cited by Turkey during peace talks.

“There is no consensus with Russia on the four points mentioned by the President of Turkey”, Dmytro Kuleba

In this analysis, Ukraine’s FM Kuleba refutes claims of “consensus” with Russia on four key negotiation points highlighted by Turkey’s president; Kyiv still insists on ceasefire, security guarantees and its own priorities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 25, 2022

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