Opinion

As Kyiv hails sweeping government reshuffles and international deals, frontline towns like Dobropillia quietly evacuate under intensifying Russian attacks. The human cost and politics collide on empr.media.

In her first major interview in the new role, Olha Stefanishyna explains how Andriy Yermak remains Ukraine’s key lead on U.S. relations, and outlines strategic goals for arms, minerals, NATO and more.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Analysts argue Ukraine’s survival isn’t just citizen courage alone — the government’s growing institutional role became a second pillar of resilience amid war, shaping strategy and stability.

As Ukraine reshuffles top leadership, the new prime minister and defense minister face unresolved crises in reforms, mobilization and military logistics — inheriting public skepticism and strategic challenges.

Ukraine’s president ties soldiers’ return to “victory,” raising the question: does victory mean survival, liberation of territory, peace with security guarantees, or a broader geopolitical transformation? Read on empr.media.

Ex-U.S. envoy Valeriy Chalyi slams Ukraine’s premature announcement of Rustem Umerov as ambassador to Washington before formal agrément, calling it a diplomatic misstep and showing no self-respect. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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.

Ukraine’s massive cabinet shake-up — including a new prime minister and shifting defense leadership — is driven by wartime pressures, external partners’ demands and presidential loyalty politics.

First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko — widely viewed as Andrii Yermak’s protégé — is officially nominated by President Zelenskyy to lead Ukraine’s government in the ongoing major reshuffle. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Investigative insights reveal how alleged Russian FSB operatives illegally entered Ukraine, surveilled, then executed SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv — then were found and killed by Ukrainian security forces. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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}

Destroyed Ukrainian territorial recruitment center after Russian drone strike illustrating strategic targeting of mobilization infrastructure