Opinion

Expert analysis unpacks the unprecedented economic losses Russia faces under sweeping sanctions: shrinking reserves, export collapse, mounting corporate debt and deepening industrial decline.

Kostiantyn Mashovets provides an in‑depth overview of Ukraine’s military operations: gains in Sumy, tactical intensity near Kharkiv, and growing threats on the Donetsk frontline. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/analytics/analysis-of-combat-operations-from-successes-in-sumy-region-to-threats-in-donetsk-region-overview-by-kostiantyn-mashovets/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

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}

Insightful analysis revealing five paradoxes at the heart of Ukraine’s political and military situation — contradictions that shape strategy, resolve and global support.

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}

Ukraine’s top general breaks down counteroffensive strategy, mobilization challenges, DeepStrike impact and Sumy region gains — essential insights into evolving war dynamics.

As Yermak meets U.S. power brokers in Washington, Zelenskyy must decide whether to appoint a new negotiator acceptable to Ukraine’s top ally or cling to a strategy delivering no results.

Experts warn the nuclear threat to Ukraine may spike as war dynamics evolve, nuclear rhetoric rises and strategic deployments heighten global security stakes.

An American volunteer fighting in Ukraine declares his unit disbanded, calling for accountability and admitting they can’t be “led to the slaughter”— a stark analysis of war leadership.

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.

Explore the hidden story of Washington’s slums in the shadow of world wars, U.S. political battles and unchecked divides — a hard‑hitting view from empr.media.