“Buying Freedom”: How the System Around Territorial Recruitment Centers Monetizes Fear of Mobilization
An investigation uncovers a shadow economy inside Ukraine’s mobilization system, where deferments and exemptions are allegedly sold—raising serious questions of fairness.
Apr 6, 2026
UN Supplier in Turkey Linked to Purchases of Grain Stolen from Mariupol
An investigation reveals how grain allegedly stolen from occupied Mariupol may have entered international supply chains through a Turkish supplier linked to UN procurement networks.
Mar 25, 2026
Four Months of “Mindichgate”: No Energy Company Resets Have Happened
Ukraine’s biggest energy corruption scandal promised sweeping resets — but months later insiders warn nothing has changed. Power struggles, frozen reforms and political risks now threaten trust.
Mar 13, 2026
Alone in the Field – A Warrior. In Memory of Reşat Ametov, the First Killed After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
How did a silent, one-man protest in Crimea become the spark that revealed Russia’s brutality? Read Reşat Ametov’s story — a father, activist, and symbol of unbroken resistance. | empr.media
Mar 3, 2026
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Beatings, Abductions, and Killings on the Maidan: What the “Black Company” Is Known For
This investigation tracks Ukraine’s Berkut unit “Black Company,” detailing its brutal beatings, abductions and mass shootings of Maidan protesters — including 48 killed on Instytutska Street. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Feb 20, 2026
Russian Mafia and Gazprom. Ivor Helped Move Mindich’s and Halushchenko’s Money. He Has Ties to Russia
New investigative findings reveal alleged links between offshore money flows, Russian-linked operators and Ukrainian officials Mindich and Halushchenko, as NABU exposes a complex corruption network tied to Gazprom and hidden financial chains. empr.media.
Feb 19, 2026
“One accusation After Another”: Why the President Had to Replace the Concept of 5-6 of His Managers with the “Team of Ukraine”
A deep dive into why Ukraine’s president replaced the concept and people in 5–6 key managerial posts with a new “Team of Ukraine” — amid waves of accusations, political pressures, and the push for renewed governance. Read on.
Feb 19, 2026
On Mysterious Islands, a Stash Belonging to Mindich and Halushchenko Was Found. There Were Billions There. The Trail Exist Only on Paper.
A deep investigation reveals a massive offshore stash linked to oligarch Mindich and ex-minister Halushchenko hidden on paper on mysterious islands — billions tracked only in shell companies, raising corruption alarms across jurisdictions. empr.media.
Feb 18, 2026
From the Hopak at the 1976 Olympics to Heraskevych’s Helmet: Why the IOC Punishes Those Who Speak the Truth
From a 1976 Olympic Hopak protest to Heraskevych’s banned helmet, our investigation reveals how the IOC silences athletes who speak uncomfortable truths on sport’s biggest stage.
Feb 17, 2026
Ukraine Corruption: $112 Million in Cash Linked to Illegal Activity in the Energy Sector
A major investigation reveals more than $112 million in illegal cash linked to energy sector corruption in Ukraine. Offshore accounts, family ties, and a former minister at the center. Read on empr.media.
Feb 16, 2026
Ukraine’s “Fire Point” Missile Firm Vanishes From Records
Ukraine’s Fire Point stunned the world with its 3,000-km “Flamingo” missile — then vanished from public registries as corruption links, exemptions, and shadowy ties emerged. | EMPR
Jan 30, 2026
Ukraine’s War Problem Isn’t Moscow — It’s Our Leadership
A brutal assessment of Ukraine’s war strategy, corruption, and political failure — arguing the country has the resources to win, but lacks will and accountability.
Jan 9, 2026