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Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) under scrutiny amid raids and scandal as political pressure mounts on its independence and reputation. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Cleansing or discrediting? What’s behind the NABU scandal
Investigative analysis explores whether the broad law enforcement campaign against NABU was a genuine purge of questionable elements or a coordinated attempt to discredit Ukraine’s anti-corruption bloc. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 22, 2025
Symbolic image of Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO under pressure as presidential actions target independent oversight amid political dissent concerns.

Crushing Dissent, Not Corruption: Inside the Presidential Assault on NABU and SAPO
Analysis: What is framed as an anti-corruption effort may instead be a presidential move to stifle independent oversight and political dissent by weakening NABU and SAPO.
Jul 21, 2025
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO symbolically represented amid narratives portraying their independence as a national security threat.

Existence and Independence of NABU and SAPO in Likely to Be Framed as Ukraine’s National Security Threat
Investigation: Powerful interests in Ukraine are recasting the independence of NABU and SAPO as a supposed national security threat to justify clampdowns and institutional control.
Jul 21, 2025
Ukrainian soldiers in discussion with commanders as debate intensifies over Zelenskyy’s pledge to delay demobilization until victory. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Zelenskyy’s Risky Pledge of ‘Demobilization After Victory’: A Strategic Misstep Ukraine Can’t Afford
President Zelenskyy’s statement that demobilization will not occur until Ukraine achieves victory triggers fierce debate and unease among soldiers, analysts warn of long‑term impact. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 19, 2025
Illustration of damaged Russian oil refinery and energy grid under drone attack, highlighting Ukraine’s push to weaken Moscow’s war funding.

Targeting Russia’s Energy Infrastructure Could Rapidly Accelerate Ukraine’s Strategic Victory
A leading Ukrainian general argues that sustained attacks on Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure could sharply hasten Ukraine’s strategic victory — but faces Western debate on risks and outcomes. Read on empr.media.
Jul 19, 2025
Evacuation of civilians from a frontline town in Donetsk region as government leadership celebrates political reshuffles in Kyiv.

Reshuffles and Rhetoric: As Ukraine Boasts New Leadership, Frontline Towns Face Oblivion
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.
Jul 19, 2025
Olha Stefanishyna speaks during an interview on Ukraine’s strategic partnership with the United States and Andriy Yermak’s role in managing relations.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Olha Stefanishyna: Yermak Is Ukraine’s ‘File Holder’ on U.S. Relations
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.
Jul 18, 2025
Ukrainian citizens and government leaders stand united at symbolic event showing dual pillars of resilience: popular resistance and state institutions.

The Government Emerged as the Second Pillar of Ukraine’s Resilience – Citizens Resistance Alone Was Not Enough
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.
Jul 18, 2025
Ukraine’s new prime minister and defense minister stand before the flag, stepping into leadership roles burdened by predecessors’ unmet reforms and war challenges.

Ukraine’s New Prime Minister and Defense Minister Inherit the Failures of Their Predecessors
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.
Jul 18, 2025
President Zelenskyy delivering a national address about Ukraine’s strategic goals and the meaning of victory over Russian aggression at a podium in Kyiv.

Zelenskyy Said Soldiers Will Return Home Only After Victory. But… What Does Victory Over Russia Actually Mean?
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.
Jul 17, 2025
Rustem Umerov and a Ukrainian flag at a diplomatic briefing, underscoring debate over premature publicizing of his potential U.S. ambassadorial role. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

“Doing so shows no self-respect”: on Announcing Umerov’s Candidacy as U.S. Ambassador Before Official Approval
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}
Jul 16, 2025
Cargo vessel loaded with grain leaving an occupied port on the Sea of Azov, part of the scheme to export stolen Ukrainian agricultural products internationally.

Pirates of the Azov Sea: How Russia Steals Ukrainian Grain with Help from Danish Company Baltic Control
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.
Jul 16, 2025

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