Investigation

Critics argue the new U.S.–Ukraine mineral deal draft could let the U.S. tap Ukraine’s rich resources under unfair terms while Kyiv fights Russia and rebuilds — sparking neo-colonialism fears.

Amid talks of a temporary energy truce, Ukraine faces deep strategic risks: Russia’s repeated violations, frontline pressure and questions over whether Kyiv can lawfully strike targets in Crimea.

New investigation reveals that between Feb–Mar 2022, at least 381 people were killed in the city of Bucha and around 582 in the wider Bucha community under Russian occupation. Hundreds remain unidentified.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Investigative journalism by *Schemes* found that Ukraine’s presidential aide Andriy Yermak was co-beneficiary of companies with a Russian citizen linked to elite circles near Putin, prompting scrutiny of past business ties. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Investigations suggest Ukraine’s chief presidential aide Andriy Yermak had business ties with Russian partners tied to Kremlin elites and that his inner circle’s connections raise questions about Russian influence at the heart of Kyiv’s leadership. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

President Trump allowed General License 8L to expire, shutting a Russia sanctions loophole that let energy deals persist — even as Putin publicly rebuffs a U.S. ceasefire ultimatum and sticks to military goals.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Part 2 of this investigative series uncovers how traces in the sand were used to reconstruct a hidden battlefield plan. Expert insights, forensic detail, and war strategy at empr.media.

Investigative analysis: The U.S. State Department and White House removed public records of critical security guarantee agreements, shaking trust in commitments and global diplomacy — exclusive by empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

A Russian Iskander‑M ballistic missile hit Ukraine’s 168th Reserve Battalion near Cherkaske, killing and wounding scores. Investigative analysis reveals failures, leadership blame, and key lessons to prevent future strikes — only at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

As Ukraine and EU stockpiles run low, Europe’s defense industry struggles to match Russian output and U.S. weapon supply. This investigation charts the hard road to self‑sufficiency, scalable solutions and strategic cooperation — only at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Explore how strategic deals — from warships to minerals — are reshaping global alliances, embedding resource diplomacy into security policy and great‑power rivalry. | empr.media

Explore the Budapest Memorandum — the 1994 security assurances Ukraine received for giving up its nuclear arsenal, how key guarantees were tested by war, and global implications. | empr.media