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Ukraine maritime campaign targeting Russian military logistics and supply lines in occupied Crimea

Turning Crimea into an Island: Ukraine’s Maritime Campaign Against Russian Military Supply Lines

Ukraine’s maritime campaign is turning Crimea into an increasingly isolated military hub by disrupting Russian supply lines across the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, land routes and energy infrastructure.
Aug 11, 2026
Ukraine mobilization reform and Fedorov dismissal raise questions over military reform and defense leadership

Ukraine Mobilization Reform: Rakhmanin on Fedorov’s Dismissal and What Comes Next

Ukraine mobilization reform faces a critical test after Fedorov’s dismissal. Rakhmanin examines TCC reform, AWOL, unfinished changes and Ukraine’s defense leadership.
Aug 9, 2026
Missile strikes on arms exhibition highlighting Ukraine's defense industry and security challenges during Russia's war

Missile Strikes on Arms Exhibition: Who Is to Blame, and Why Can’t Ukraine Abandon Defense Forums?

Missile strikes on arms exhibition reveal the growing risks facing Ukraine's defense industry while highlighting why defense forums remain indispensable for innovation, military cooperation, and national security.
Aug 4, 2026
Ukraine defense industry investigation examining law enforcement actions and arms manufacturers during wartime

Law Enforcement vs. Arms Manufacturers: Fighting Crime or Reshaping the Defense Market?

Law enforcement vs arms manufacturers explores whether criminal investigations, procurement oversight and regulatory changes are strengthening accountability or reshaping Ukraine's wartime defense industry. An EMPR.media investigation.
Jul 21, 2026
Zelenskyy, Syrskyi and Fedorov in the context of Ukraine's wartime leadership and personnel reshuffle analysis

Will Zelenskyy’s Next Reshuffle Change Ukraine’s Wartime Leadership?

Can a new personnel reshuffle reconcile Ukraine's military and technological leadership? EMPR.media analyzes the relationship between Syrskyi, Fedorov and Zelenskyy's wartime decision-making.
Jul 21, 2026
Ukraine government reshuffle illustrating wartime political leadership, governance reforms and institutional changes

Zelenskyy Reshuffles the Government: Svyrydenko’s Resignation, Koretskyi Joins the Cabinet, and Intrigue Surrounding Fedorov

Ukraine government reshuffle examined through political strategy, governance, wartime leadership and institutional reform. EMPR.media investigates what the changes could mean for Ukraine's future.
Jul 19, 2026
Poland and Ukraine flags overlapping with archival photos symbolizing historical memory and contemporary tensions in Polish-Ukrainian relations

Polish – Ukrainian relations: Why historical memory fuels tensions

Polish-Ukrainian relations: historical memory and the UPA naming controversy stoke political tensions, yet bilateral cooperation and shared security interests against Russia remain intact
Jun 22, 2026
Serhii Kryvonos speaking about Crimea, mobilization, and Russia’s war against Ukraine during televised interview

Serhii Kryvonos: Russia Wants Time to Prepare for Another War Against Ukraine

Serhii Kryvonos warns that Russia seeks time to rebuild military strength while Ukraine faces difficult battles around Kostiantynivka, Crimea, and mobilization reform.
Jun 16, 2026
Yevhen Maloletka discusses war photography, ethics, and documenting Ukraine’s history during Russia’s invasion

Yevhen Maloletka on Documenting Ukraine’s War and Preserving Historical Truth

Ukrainian photojournalist Yevhen Maloletka reflects on documenting war, preserving historical truth, ethical storytelling, and why photographs remain vital evidence for future generations.
Jun 12, 2026
Trump tells Zelenskyy Ukraine has no cards during Oval Office meeting at the White House

Ukraine Window of Opportunity: Why Washington May Turn Back to Kyiv

Ukraine Window of Opportunity is emerging as global priorities shift. Could a Ukrainian victory help redefine U.S. leadership and strengthen Western alliances?
May 30, 2026
Destruction in Ukraine symbolizing the collapse of the old global security system and modern warfare

Ukraine and the Collapse of the Old Security System: Humanity Has Entered a New Era of War

The Ukraine war exposed the collapse of the old global security system and revealed a new era of technological warfare, drones, cyber conflict, and permanent adaptation.
May 23, 2026
Grain storage and export operations linked to alleged Russian theft of Ukrainian grain during the war

Russia Accused of Stealing Up to 50M Tons of Ukrainian Grain

Russia has been accused of stealing up to 50 million tons of Ukrainian grain from occupied territories, escalating global food security concerns and economic losses for Ukraine.
May 20, 2026

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