Interview
Ukraine Interviews: Frontline Voices, Commanders & Expert Conversations
Macron: I have decided to start a discussion on the use of France’s nuclear weapons to protect the entire EU
French President Macron has launched a strategic debate on possibly using France’s nuclear arsenal to protect the entire EU against rising threats. What it means for Europe’s defense and NATO — exclusive insight at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 5, 2025
This is not a contract, this is war. Or have you forgotten?
“I didn’t sign up for a contract — I signed up to defend my homeland,” says a Ukrainian frontline defender in this powerful, heartfelt interview about duty, unity and war. | empr.media
Feb 13, 2025
The military had no document stating that Russia’s invasion would begin on February 24, 2022 – Naiev
Ukraine’s General Mykola Naiev says the armed forces had no document forecasting Russia’s Feb 24 2022 invasion — a revealing interview on war surprises and military readiness. | empr.media
Feb 11, 2025
Kelsie Kimberlin: Why aid Ukraine?
In a revealing interview, American‑Ukrainian Kelsie Kimberlin explains why global aid for Ukraine is crucial — defending sovereignty, confronting aggression and standing with civilians and defenders. | empr.media
Feb 5, 2025
Ukrainian society will not stop until it liberates its territories
In an exclusive interview, military expert Roman Svitan claims the Ukrainian Armed Forces achieved a 50 km breakthrough, paving a symbolic path toward Moscow while NATO reinforcements arrive and the Donbas front stabilizes. | empr.media.
Jan 8, 2025
A craftsman who feels the equipment in his heart
In this exclusive interview, a Ukrainian craftsman describes how he literally “feels” equipment in his heart — building and repairing machines to support soldiers, blending human passion with technical skill. | empr.media.
Dec 16, 2024
SVITAN: That’s it! THE WAR IS BEING STOPPED. They’ve already called Putin. This is surrender. Generals have been forbidden to attack Russia.
Retired Col. Svitan tells empr.media the Ukraine war halt feels like surrender as top generals are allegedly forbidden from striking Russia — unpacking what this could mean for the conflict.
Dec 11, 2024
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Oleksiy Honcharenko: Did you know what salaries officials have?
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko highlights shocking disparities: top officials like regulator heads earn ~288,000 UAH/month while frontline soldiers rarely exceed ~130,000 UAH — sparking public outrage and calls for pay reform. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Nov 6, 2024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a detailed comment on the operation in the Kursk region of Russia for the first time
In his first in‑depth comments, Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s Kursk operation strategy — why Kyiv struck Russian territory, the “buffer zone” objective, and what it means for the war’s next phase. empr.media
Aug 24, 2024
Ukrainian soldiers on the Kursk offensive: first impressions and local reactions
Ukrainian soldiers recount their first impressions of the Kursk offensive, describing combat conditions, movement across the border, and unexpected reactions from local civilians.
Aug 14, 2024
From rescuer to prosthetist: the inspiring journey of Viacheslav Zaporozhets
A Ukrainian rescuer turned prosthetics pioneer reflects on evacuations, amputee rehabilitation, and building advanced treatment systems for wounded soldiers.
Aug 12, 2024
Yuriy Butusov on Kursk, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, New York, and Siversk
Military analyst Yuriy Butusov breaks down the situation across Kursk, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, New York and Siversk, highlighting escalating battlefield pressure and strategic risks.
Aug 8, 2024