Opinion

Inside the Disbandment of Ukraine’s Most Effective Drone Unit — and the Power Struggle Behind It

Inside the Disbandment of Ukraine’s Most Effective Drone Unit — and the Power Struggle Behind It

Ukraine’s most effective drone unit is being dissolved amid deep command disputes, accusations of political sabotage and market monopolization — an inside look at battlefield politics. EMPR.media

Yuriy Kasyanov’s Drone Unit: Inside Ukraine’s Most Effective Aerial Force

Yuriy Kasyanov’s Drone Unit: Inside Ukraine’s Most Effective Aerial Force

Inside the elite drone unit once hailed as Ukraine’s most effective deep‑strike aerial force — an exclusive interview with Yuriy Kasyanov on its capabilities and looming disbandment.

Freedom of Speech in Ukraine on Pause: New Laws Shield Corrupt Officials

Freedom of Speech in Ukraine on Pause: New Laws Shield Corrupt Officials

New Ukrainian laws curb journalistic investigations and protect corrupt elites by restricting media access to official data — critics warn free speech is now effectively paused.

How Ukraine’s SBU Persecutes Independent Media During the War and Claims It Does Not

How Ukraine’s SBU Persecutes Independent Media During the War and Claims It Does Not

An EMPR investigation shows SBU agents questioning journalists, surveilling homes and opening secret cases — while Kyiv insists there’s no media persecution. EMPR.media

Kremlin’s Next Move: False-Flag Sabotage in Poland to Frame Ukraine

Kremlin’s Next Move: False-Flag Sabotage in Poland to Frame Ukraine

U.S. analysts warn Moscow could stage sabotage in Poland, frame Kyiv, and use it as pretext to erode support for Ukraine and escalate tensions with NATO allies.

“Russia’s ‘Georgian Scenario’ in Ukraine: Corruption, Kremlin Playbooks, and Political Capture

“Russia’s ‘Georgian Scenario’ in Ukraine: Corruption, Kremlin Playbooks, and Political Capture

Russia’s “Georgian scenario” warns that Kremlin tactics of corruption, puppet elites and hybrid interference could be used to destabilize Ukraine and erode democratic resilience.

Hard Truth: NATO Lacks Readiness for Large-Scale Conflict With Russia

Hard Truth: NATO Lacks Readiness for Large-Scale Conflict With Russia

In an interview Gen. Serhii Kryvonos warns NATO is not ready for a large‑scale war with Russia, highlighting slow troop readiness, ammo shortages and defense gaps across Europe.

Analyzing Russia’s Aggression Scenario Against NATO’s Eastern Flank

Analyzing Russia’s Aggression Scenario Against NATO’s Eastern Flank

An expert assessment warns that Russian aggression against NATO’s eastern flank may start subtly with drone incursions and hybrid tactics, gradually undermining alliance cohesion and defence readiness — EMPR.media analysis.

Russian Shaheds Over Poland and the Illusion of NATO Security

Russian Shaheds Over Poland and the Illusion of NATO Security

Russian Shahed drones crossed into Poland’s airspace, stirring debate over NATO’s readiness to defend its eastern flank. The incursion highlights gaps and illusions about collective security among allies.

Ex-Mayor of Kherson: Betrayal Enabled Russia’s Rapid Capture of the City

Ex-Mayor of Kherson: Betrayal Enabled Russia’s Rapid Capture of the City

Ex‑Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolayenko argues that internal betrayal and the unexplained failure to demolish the Antonivskyi Bridge enabled Russia’s rapid 2022 capture of the city — EMPR.media.

The secret business of the NSDC secretary? How Umerov prepared a business in Uzbekistan with Russians | Kaleniuk

The secret business of the NSDC secretary? How Umerov prepared a business in Uzbekistan with Russians | Kaleniuk

An in‑depth AntAC investigation scrutinizes how NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov and his close associate were linked to an Uzbek “Three Cities” investment project alongside Russian‑linked partners years before his political role.

Fabricating Justice: Why Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Detective Is Being Targeted After Documenting Zelenskyy’s Inner Circle

Fabricating Justice: Why Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Detective Is Being Targeted After Documenting Zelenskyy’s Inner Circle

An EMPR.media investigation shows Ukraine’s anti‑corruption detective is being held on questionable charges and targeted after documenting possible corruption within President Zelenskyy’s inner circle amid political and institutional pressure.

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