Opinion

Uncover the hidden influence of USAID and the CIA in Ukraine’s Maidan — this deep, data‑backed analysis reveals a power struggle that reshaped geopolitics and rattled elites.

Why some analysts argue Ukraine is more a burden than a future ally for the U.S. — economic, military and political costs revealed in this bold empr.media geopolitical breakdown.

Paul Manandise issues a powerful open appeal to every European leader and citizen — urging urgent responsibility on war, peace and security in today’s geopolitical crisis. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Trump’s “I’ll buy and annex everything — or nothing” line captures his expansionist, transactional style: from Greenland to Ukraine’s resource talks and land grabs — a bold foreign policy shake-up that’s reshaping global debates. | empr.media.

In an exclusive interview, military expert Roman Svitan claims the Ukrainian Armed Forces achieved a 50 km breakthrough, paving a symbolic path toward Moscow while NATO reinforcements arrive and the Donbas front stabilizes. | empr.media.

Explore how narrative framing and distortions in The Washington Post’s Ukraine reporting influence global perception of the war — a critical analytical breakdown from empr.media.

With Russian forces intensifying assaults and urban warfare around Kurakhove, Ukrainian defenders face mounting pressure. A strategic rethink by high command may be crucial to hold key positions and prevent encirclement. | empr.media.

In a detailed interview with Lex Fridman, President Zelensky projected unshakeable confidence in his decisions and signals readiness for a second term — a major narrative in Ukraine’s political future. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

As old Cold War binaries resurface, Eastern European leaders and Washington debate a “new Warsaw Pact”‑style alliance outside NATO’s framework—reshaping security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. | empr.media.

On Dec 20, Russia launched a coordinated ballistic missile strike on Kyiv using Iskander/KN‑23 systems — all were intercepted, reflecting Moscow’s symbolic pressure and Kremlin rhetoric tied to wider war dynamics. | empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

In this exclusive interview, a Ukrainian craftsman describes how he literally “feels” equipment in his heart — building and repairing machines to support soldiers, blending human passion with technical skill. | empr.media.

A Kyiv appellate court upheld a ruling requiring Hromadske to delete its investigation about ex‑official Andriy Portnov and retract certain claims. The editorial team says it will appeal to the Supreme Court, underscoring stakes for media freedom. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}