Investigation

While Ukraine endures relentless Russian attacks, President Zelenskyy’s decision to weaken independent anti‑corruption bodies—amid cases involving Chernyshov and Mindich—has sparked controversy and institutional resistance.

NABU and SAPO have completed major pre‑trial work in the PrivatBank embezzlement saga, unearthing schemes and suspects tied to the bank’s former owner and raising questions about links to President Zelenskyy’s inner circle. ([turn0search0])

Investigative analysis explores whether the broad law enforcement campaign against NABU was a genuine purge of questionable elements or a coordinated attempt to discredit Ukraine’s anti-corruption bloc. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Investigation: Powerful interests in Ukraine are recasting the independence of NABU and SAPO as a supposed national security threat to justify clampdowns and institutional control.

Exclusive investigation reveals Russians have exported over 420,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain from occupied Berdiansk, using Baltic Control’s services to disguise origins and sell abroad — only on empr.media.

Investigative reporting reveals that Russia has fielded Iranian‑origin Shahed‑136 attack drones outfitted with SIM cards and mobile network modems to improve navigation and telemetry during massive nighttime aerial raids on Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

An investigation into Draft Law No. 13423 shows 126 Ukrainian MPs, mostly from the ruling faction, pushing full amnesty and legal revisions for crimes tied to weapons procurement — a move that critics warn could weaken anti-corruption enforcement in Ukraine’s defense sector. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Exclusive investigation reveals how Umerov established a closed club of select weapons suppliers, sidelining competition and sparking concerns about transparency and corrupt procurement.

An investigation argues that connections among figures close to Zelenskyy may have influenced Russia’s unconditional reinstatement in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in 2019. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

An empr.media investigation unpacks Ukraine’s controversial sale of Ukrbud — a state construction giant bought for 805 M UAH by firms tied to Georgian oligarchs and opaque offshore networks.

Ukraine’s defence intelligence dissects Russia’s V2U drone, exposing AI targeting, Western‑made components and swarm war tactics — vital insights on empr.media.

Military sources warn Ukraine’s push near Tyotkino could repeat past mistakes as Russian forces advance in Sumy region, expand control over villages and stretch defensive capacity. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}