Interview
Ukraine Interviews: Frontline Voices, Commanders & Expert Conversations
Ukraine Can Stop Russia Now: Butusov Reveals Critical Weaknesses
Yuriy Butusov Ukraine war interview on EMPR.media analyzes Russia’s offensive weaknesses, command failures, and the strategic window for Ukrainian forces to stop enemy advances in 2026.
Apr 30, 2026
“Movement of 1 km Can Take a Week.” Interview with the Commander for Training of the Ground Forces Command on Basic Military Training Under the New Conditions of War
“Sometimes one kilometer takes a week.” A Ukrainian commander reveals how modern war slows every advance — where training, drones, and survival define the battlefield.
Apr 28, 2026
Ethics of Behavior with Those Who Returned from the War: Interview with a Psychotherapist
Returning from war changes people in ways society often misunderstands. A psychotherapist explains the ethical mistakes to avoid—and how to truly support veterans.
Apr 26, 2026
Nataliya Zabolotna: “Culture Is a Soft Power That Can Transform Even Enemy Guns into Cultural Capital”
A deep look into Ukrainian culture through Zabolotna’s perspective, exploring how heritage, identity, and modern artistic vision shape Ukraine today.
Apr 24, 2026
Ukraine Sets Language Rules as War Reshapes Identity
This EMPR.media interview explores how Ukraine’s language policy intersects with war, identity, and national security, revealing language as both culture and political resilience.
Apr 16, 2026
Kyrylo Budanov: Ukraine Cannot Afford to Halt Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries During the War
Ukraine cannot afford to stop striking Russia’s oil lifeline, Budanov says—revealing the harsh calculus behind war strategy, global pressure, and energy geopolitics.
Apr 10, 2026
National Guard Spokesman Ruslan Muzychuk: Public Trust in the National Guard Is Among the Highest
Public trust in Ukraine’s National Guard ranks among the highest, driven by battlefield resilience, protection of critical infrastructure, and growing visibility in the war effort.
Mar 26, 2026
Drones, Mortars, and Thin Ice: A Frontline Story from the Dnipro
On the frozen Dnipro frontline, drones and mortars break the silence of ice-covered positions. A Ukrainian SOF fighter recounts seconds-long evacuations under fire — EMPR.media
Mar 25, 2026
Holding the Line: Can Ukraine Thwart Russia’s Spring Offensive and Stabilize the South?
Can Ukraine really stop Russia’s looming spring offensive? A frontline veteran reveals fragile gains in the south, dangerous weak points and why the war’s next phase could decide everything.
Mar 13, 2026
“There Is No Cure for People Like You. If You’re Exchanged — You’ll Live. If Not — You’ll Die”: The Story of a Former Prisoner of War
“If you’re exchanged, you’ll live. If not—you’ll die here.” A Ukrainian POW reveals two years of torture, illness, and survival inside Russia’s prison system before finally returning home.
Mar 9, 2026
“Holding the Position Isn’t Hard, It’s Hard to Get In and Out”: Interview with an Infantryman Who Spent a Month at the Front Line near Lyman with Shrapnel Wounds
“Holding the position isn’t hard — getting in and out is.” Wounded infantryman shares 63 days at the Lyman front, the toll of drones, survival and brotherhood.
Mar 3, 2026
Full-Scale War Was No Accident: Ukraine Was Deliberately Weakened Before 2022 Invasion
Was Ukraine deliberately weakened before Russia struck? General Serhii Kryvonos says political decisions left the country exposed — and may explain why Putin attacked in 2022.
Mar 2, 2026