Opinion

President Trump allowed General License 8L to expire, shutting a Russia sanctions loophole that let energy deals persist — even as Putin publicly rebuffs a U.S. ceasefire ultimatum and sticks to military goals.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Does recent U.S. leadership rhetoric really bring peace closer? Expert analysis argues Putin must stop on the battlefield and the U.S. must up military aid before a ceasefire is possible — empr.media deep dive.

Are the Jeddah negotiations resetting U.S. engagement in the Ukraine conflict? Expert analysis on shifting strategy, diplomacy and peace odds from the latest Middle East summit — only at empr.media.

Part 2 of this investigative series uncovers how traces in the sand were used to reconstruct a hidden battlefield plan. Expert insights, forensic detail, and war strategy at empr.media.

Russian forces shock the frontline in Kursk by using an underground gas pipeline to bypass defenses near Sudzha. Intense fighting, tactical nightmare, and strategic analysis — only at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Investigative analysis: The U.S. State Department and White House removed public records of critical security guarantee agreements, shaking trust in commitments and global diplomacy — exclusive by empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

A Russian Iskander‑M ballistic missile hit Ukraine’s 168th Reserve Battalion near Cherkaske, killing and wounding scores. Investigative analysis reveals failures, leadership blame, and key lessons to prevent future strikes — only at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Analytical deep dive: Who controls Ukraine’s valuable natural resources today — ordinary citizens, state elites, or foreign interests? Questions of sovereignty, transparency, and hidden deals explored exclusively on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

French President Macron has launched a strategic debate on possibly using France’s nuclear arsenal to protect the entire EU against rising threats. What it means for Europe’s defense and NATO — exclusive insight at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

A clear‑eyed analysis of the London summit: what European leaders actually delivered on Ukraine aid, guarantees of security, peace plans, and transatlantic cohesion — no spin, only facts and context at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

A harsh analysis of how cynical global politics have shaped Ukraine’s struggle for survival — from forced disarmament deals to power‑driven security guarantees that served other states’ interests before Kyiv’s. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

As Ukraine and EU stockpiles run low, Europe’s defense industry struggles to match Russian output and U.S. weapon supply. This investigation charts the hard road to self‑sufficiency, scalable solutions and strategic cooperation — only at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}