Opinion

Explores why many countries avoid officially calling Putin a criminal — from legal immunity for heads of state to geopolitical interests, varying ICC jurisdictions and international legitimacy debates.

Trump has finally acknowledged that the “good guy” Putin wants to take over all of Ukraine. Putin wants it, and Trump is stopping him, says the President of the United States, who himself wants to conquer Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Meanwhile, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is eyeing Taiwan and strategically important uninhabited islands in the Pacific Ocean (to start with). […]

Ukrainian pilot Hennadiy Matulyak, “Forever 44,” died heroically in aerial combat over Kyiv, diverting his failing aircraft to save civilians and earning the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Investigation: Foreign volunteers risking life on Ukraine’s frontlines demand legal recognition, combatant status and justice — spotlighting rights, protections and responsibilities under evolving laws.

Despite stunning gains in 2022, Ukraine’s offensive momentum faded due to slow Western aid, improved Russian defenses, logistic hurdles and evolving battlefield dynamics that prevented sustained breakthroughs.

An investigation into the true costs of Crimea — from Ukraine’s huge infrastructure investments, mass deportations and resettlement to the deeper Soviet‑era legacy reshaping the peninsula’s economy and demographics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Opinion: Putin’s “ceasefire” isn’t genuine peace — it’s a tactical pause meant to solidify gains and exploit diplomatic cover. What this means for Ukraine’s defense and global diplomacy.

An in‑depth analytical opinion on the real cost of disarmament and why the U.S. owes strategic support to Ukraine — exploring defense policy, funding, and geopolitical stakes on empr.media.

There won’t be any favorable deals for Ukraine anytime soon — deep geopolitical and diplomatic analysis explores why and what it means for the war’s future on empr.media.

Expert analysis argues Russian missile terror in April 2025 — including massive combined strikes — continues the same coercive pattern used against Ukraine in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Read more on empr.media.

In a provocative interview, Kryvonos argues that the presidents of Russia, the United States and Ukraine are portrayed as villains in today’s global conflict narratives — read the full discussion on empr.media.

In this deep analysis, experts argue that Ukraine faces a “second front” of hybrid and strategic attacks that strike it from behind the battlefield lines — beyond missiles and drones — disrupting politics, diplomacy, and stability. Read on empr.media.