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Portrait of Andriy Yermak, Zelensky’s top aide, whose past business connections to a Russian partner reportedly linked him to firms tied to Russia’s elite. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Zelensky’s aide Yermak has business ties with Russia
Investigative journalism by *Schemes* found that Ukraine’s presidential aide Andriy Yermak was co-beneficiary of companies with a Russian citizen linked to elite circles near Putin, prompting scrutiny of past business ties.
Mar 15, 2025
Andriy Yermak, Chief of Staff to Ukraine’s president, depicted amid allegations of past Russian business ties and influence concerns at the highest levels. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Yermak’s secret ties: Russian influence at the heart of Ukraine’s leadership?
Investigations suggest Ukraine’s chief presidential aide Andriy Yermak had business ties with Russian partners tied to Kremlin elites and that his inner circle’s connections raise questions about Russian influence at the heart of Kyiv’s leadership.
Mar 14, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in diplomatic contexts as U.S. sanctions tighten and Kremlin rejects ceasefire proposals.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Trump shuts down Russia’s sanctions loophole: end of General License 8L
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}
Mar 14, 2025
U.S. President signals peace effort in Ukraine war talks

Will peace come after the latest statements from the U.S. President and his team?
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.
Mar 12, 2025
Negotiators at Jeddah summit push peace agenda

On the negotiations in Jeddah: are things back on track with the U.S.?
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.
Mar 12, 2025
Investigators reconstruct plan from sand traces

Plan that Trump and Putin had agreed upon long before Trump’s inauguration and swiftly began implementing right after it
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.
Mar 11, 2025
Battle in Kursk region as troops use gas pipeline breach

Intense battle in Kursk region: Russians use gas pipeline for attack
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}
Mar 9, 2025
U.S. flag and erased treaty documents in Washington

America’s abandonment of commitments
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}
Mar 6, 2025
Aftermath of Iskander strike on Ukrainian reserve battalion

Strike of an Iskander on the 168th Reserve Battalion: what happened, who is responsible, and how to prevent recurrences?
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}
Mar 6, 2025
Ukraine natural resources map with ownership debate

Who owns Ukraine’s resources?
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}
Mar 6, 2025
Macron discusses France’s nuclear protection for Europe

Macron: I have decided to start a discussion on the use of France’s nuclear weapons to protect the entire EU
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}
Mar 5, 2025
European and Ukrainian leaders at London summit on security

The London summit without embellishment
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}
Mar 3, 2025

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