Interview
Ukraine Interviews: Frontline Voices, Commanders & Expert Conversations
Poison gas on Maidan: why activists’ lives are still under threat
An interview examines ongoing safety threats faced by Maidan activists in Ukraine, highlighting concerns about intimidation, unresolved cases, and civil society risks.
Mar 8, 2019
Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Mr. Jones’: Holodomor Story Premieres at Berlinale
Agnieszka Holland’s acclaimed film Mr. Jones follows Welsh journalist Gareth Jones as he exposes the Holodomor to the world, highlighting truth, propaganda, and historical memory.
Feb 17, 2019
“No Panic, Get Ready for War”: Ukrainian Intelligence Warned of Russian Threat in 2019
In a 2019 interview, Ukrainian intelligence warned that Russia had completed military preparations near Ukraine's borders and could rapidly escalate aggression at any time.
Jan 14, 2019
Putin has three options not to lose Ukraine
Putin Ukraine escalation could enter a dangerous new phase this autumn. EMPR Media analyzes three scenarios that may determine the future of the Russia-Ukraine war.
May 25, 2018
How an American sold the company worth USD 1.4 billion and launched Ukrainian start-up
Ukrainian start-up ambition drew John Sung Kim to Kyiv after a $1.4B Five9 exit, spotlighting Ukraine’s tech talent and global founder appeal.
Mar 4, 2018
Former hostages told about cruel tortures of Russian proxies
The Security Service of Ukraine released another 43 statements from citizens who were imprisoned by Russian proxies in eastern Ukraine.
Jan 14, 2018
Poroshenko Saakashvili Conflict: The Hidden Players Who Benefited From Kyiv’s Protests
Who truly gained from the high-stakes Poroshenko Saakashvili conflict? This exclusive EMPR interview uncovers the strategic motives behind the intense political protests that shook Kyiv.
Dec 22, 2017
The oligarchs are doing everything to destroy the middle class in Ukraine
Over 26 years of its Independence, Ukraine failed to overcome the dramatic economic backwardness of its successful neighbors.
Dec 9, 2017
Borys Tarasyuk: No one in NATO is dreaming about fighting with Russians for Ukraine
Interview about war with Russia, the Minsk agreements, the fear of calling ATO (anti-terrorist operation) a war, about the Ukrainian-Polish relations, the Kremlin’s crazy plans, and the fear of NATO.
Dec 8, 2017
Ukraine’s cyber security enthusiast counteracts Russia’s warfare in cyberspace
Eugene Dokukin is a 32-year old Ukrainian web security specialist and enthusiast. In 2014 he created Ukrainian Cyber Forces to counteract Russia’s warfare in cyberspace. Since then Dokukin with occasional volunteers has taken down terrorists’ websites and social media accounts,…
Aug 24, 2016
Ukrainian nation is set on keeping up armed resistance, while the political elite have decided to discontinue fighting the war
The Ukrainian leadership maintains that the Minsk Accords are the only viable alternative for Ukraine. This is deceit, according to Maidan of foreign affairs national security expert, Oleksiy Kuropiatnyk.
Aug 24, 2016
Paris – Hlukhiv: How a Frenchman is building a European-style town in provincial Ukraine
Amazing story on how a frenchman with a Ukrainian passport, Michel Tereshchenko, became a Mayor of Hlukhiv in provincial Ukraine, and is building a European-style town there. By Dmytro Syniak for focus.ua.
Jul 12, 2016