Investigation

Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese firms building plants and supplying heavy equipment in Russia‑occupied Donetsk, fueling Kremlin’s “Great Construction” drive framed as reconstruction. | empr.media

From staggering defense budgets to EU and U.S. support, this investigation breaks down how much the Ukraine war and rebuilding efforts really cost — exploring fiscal burdens and global stakes. | empr.media

Analysis of the so‑called $500 billion “deal” proposal: why Ukraine needs real security guarantees, fair access to resources, economic partnership and corruption reforms for its future. | empr.media

Air power could redefine modern warfare — from NATO’s posture to Ukraine’s battlefield strategy, this investigation probes how skies might outweigh boots on the ground in shaping Europe’s security. | empr.media

Ukraine sits on rich mineral wealth — from lithium to titanium — but can strategic resource development deliver prosperity instead of exploitation? Our investigation explores the risks and opportunities. | empr.media

Exclusive investigation exposes how Putin’s regime is mobilising and indoctrinating Ukrainian children into youth military structures on occupied territory — a tactic critics warn is part of a larger assimilative genocide. | empr.media

Who do Ukrainians trust most? New survey shows military leaders like Zaluzhnyi and intelligence chief Budanov outrank political figures — even Usyk beats the President in trust | empr.media

A Kyiv appellate court upheld a ruling requiring Hromadske to delete its investigation about ex‑official Andriy Portnov and retract certain claims. The editorial team says it will appeal to the Supreme Court, underscoring stakes for media freedom. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Despite sanctions, Europe’s fuel buys “washed” through Indian refineries are filling Putin’s war chest with billions. Inside the loopholes and shadow tanker networks funding Moscow. empr.media.

Ukraine is withdrawing 100,000 defective domestically‑produced landmines from frontline deployment after quality control failures raised safety and tactical concerns for troops and civilians. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/investigation/ukraine-withdraws-100000-defective-domestically-produced-mines-from-the-frontline/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

An inside look at how Ukraine’s push for drone reform has triggered political power struggles, policy battles and defense sector intrigue that could reshape battlefield autonomy and procurement.

An empr.media investigation shows Russian commanders sending soldiers recently exchanged from captivity into a deadly open‑field assault — seen as punishment for surrendering. | empr.media