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How long will the war last?
EMPR tears apart reality: Russia isn’t bluffing — this war may last far longer than predicted. Discover the hard truth and global stakes in this eye‑opening opinion.
May 26, 2025
Portrait of Andriy Portnov, former senior Yanukovych aide accused of influence scandals and judicial manipulation in Ukraine’s legal sphere.

Who was Andriy Portnov one of the greatest enemies of Ukraine
A polarizing legal and political figure, Andriy Portnov served as a top Yanukovych aide, faced sanctions and corruption probes, and remained at the center of Ukraine’s judicial controversies. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/analytics/who-was-andriy-portnov-one-of-the-greatest-enemies-of-ukraine/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
May 21, 2025
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of the Ukrainian 47th Brigade, speaks on frontline criticism against military leadership and resignation. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ukrainian Commander explains his accusations against the leadership: “They’re simply trying to erase us”
Ukrainian 47th Brigade commander Oleksandr Shyrshyn publicly blasts top military leadership for “senseless orders” and unwarranted losses, resigns to expose systemic issues in command. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 21, 2025
Vladimir Putin at a military briefing, symbolizing his strategy of judging success in the Ukraine war by territorial gains, not costs. | empr.media

How does Putin measure success in the war against Ukraine?
For Vladimir Putin, the cost of war isn’t measured in money or soldiers’ lives — it’s measured in **territory seized**. As long as Russia expands control, he deems the war “successful.” Global stakes and consequences analyzed. | empr.media :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 19, 2025
Russian Yars RS‑24 intercontinental ballistic missile launcher on parade display as Putin underscores nuclear deterrence and strategic messaging. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Putin showcases russian intercontinental ballistic missile Yars: what’s really behind this move
Putin highlighted Russia’s strategic RS‑24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile in a high‑profile showcase — a symbolic signal of nuclear deterrence and geopolitical brinkmanship aimed at Ukraine and the West. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 18, 2025
Ukrainian Battalion Commander Oleksandr Shyrshyn at the frontline urging military leadership change after criticizing command decisions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Resignation in protest against the incompetent decisions of the Ukrainian command in the Kursk region
Ukrainian battalion commander Oleksandr Shyrshyn publicly protested “senseless orders” and rising losses, filing resignation and calling for systemic change in frontline command tactics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 18, 2025
Illustration of failed military weapons contracts with empty crates and dashed lines symbolizing $770M lost on undelivered arms in war zone. | empr.media

$770 million that didn’t kill a single russian enemy
Ukraine paid ~$770 million in advance for weapons never delivered, some contracts even linked to FSB/Wagner schemes. Investigative reporting exposes corruption, procurement failure and weakening trust. | empr.media :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 16, 2025
Ukrainian defenders hold fortified positions on a frontline, illustrating how Russia’s summer offensive is failing to achieve strategic breakthroughs. | empr.media

The summer offensive will fundamentally change nothing: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have trapped the enemy
Military analysts at Defense Express say Russia’s summer offensive won’t radically change the war’s direction because Ukrainian defenses have pinned down enemy forces, forcing costly attacks with limited gain and trapping them on key fronts. | empr.media
May 15, 2025
Ukrainian soldiers waiting for critical weapons and equipment stalled at a depot while procurement disputes slow deliveries to frontline units. | empr.media

Working for the enemy? Government is blocking critical equipment for Ukrainian drones
Internal disputes and legal conflicts within Ukraine’s defense procurement system are blocking critical equipment and ammunition from reaching frontline units, raising alarm among military officials and risking combat effectiveness. | empr.media :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 13, 2025
Vladimir Putin making a public ultimatum address that challenges global peace and tests Ukrainian resolve amid stalled negotiations and war.

Putin’s ultimatum: a call for global clarity and Ukrainian resolve
Opinion: Putin’s latest ultimatum isn’t a peace offer but a test for the world and Ukraine’s determination — global clarity and Ukrainian resolve are on trial.
May 11, 2025
Conceptual graphic of European Shield security alliance dynamics featuring defence cooperation among Europe’s major partners and Ukraine.

The rise of the European Shield: a new security alliance for the 21st century
A new European Shield defence alliance — anchored by the UK, Germany, France, Poland and Ukraine — could redefine collective security and deterrence for the 21st century.
May 11, 2025
Historical photo symbolizing massive American Lend-Lease aid arriving for the USSR in WWII, highlighting trucks, tanks, and supply trucks fueling victory.

The war the USSR couldn’t have won alone: the true scale of American Lend-Lease aid in WWII
Investigation: How American Lend-Lease aid — from trucks to tanks and food supplies — proved decisive for the USSR in WWII, revealing the massive U.S. contribution behind victory.
May 9, 2025

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