Opinion

Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an undisclosed foreign trip amid reports of a secret visit to Oman in January 2020

Zelenskyy’s Secret Oman Trip: Five Years Without Answers

In January 2020, Zelenskyy secretly traveled to Oman as Russia’s top security official arrived on the same plane. Five years later, Kyiv still has not explained why.
Jan 5, 2026
Ukrainian troops advancing in Kupiansk Kharkiv region as Russian forces are encircled in final battle phase photo

“I Think Ukrainian Forces’ Operation in Kupiansk Is Entering Its Final Phase,” Tregubov on Situation in Kupiansk

Ukrainian forces are closing on the final phase of the Kupiansk clearing operation with most Russian troops encircled and dwindling — intense fighting and strategic shifts as winter campaign continues. EMPR.media
Jan 3, 2026
Industrial plant in Ukraine with high energy infrastructure costs, illustrating electricity pricing corruption deepening economic pain during war. empr.media

How Corrupt Electricity Pricing Is Strangling Ukraine’s Economy During War

Explosive probe finds Ukraine’s energy pricing corruption and unjust tariffs boosting intermediaries, destroying industry, costing jobs and stalling recovery amid war. empr.media
Jan 2, 2026
Ukraine and U.S. representatives at second peace talks in Berlin

From Diplomacy to Backroom Deals: How Ukraine Lost Control of the Negotiations

Ukraine’s peace talks have slipped from formal diplomacy into backroom deals with unmandated intermediaries, weakening institutional control and risking foreign influence over the nation’s future amid wartime negotiations.
Dec 22, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy during wartime amid corruption allegations, intelligence pressure and peace negotiations involving Ukraine

A State Under Surveillance: How Corruption Turns Ukraine’s Elites Into Targets

As talks on ending the war continue, Ukraine faces a deeper threat: corruption tracked by Western intelligence, crypto myths exposed, and officials vulnerable to blackmail — turning looting into a national security risk.
Dec 22, 2025

Dialogue with a Dictator Is a Lie: Putin’s Threats Laid Bare

Dialogue with Putin is futile, critics argue, as Kremlin threats, blackmail and aggression persist — meaning peace talks risk legitimizing Russian demands without delivering real security for Ukraine.
Dec 19, 2025

Dmytro Khylyuk, Journalist Held by Russia for 3.5 Years: “I Was Constantly Starving. I Even Tried Eating Toothpaste”

Journalist Dmytro Khylyuk recounts 3.5 years in Russian captivity: starvation, brutal conditions and even trying to eat toothpaste to survive, fighting to rebuild life after release.
Dec 18, 2025
Investigation into embezzlement of funds from Ukraine defense contracts

Over $14 Million “In the Shadows”: How Funds from Defense Contracts Were Embezzled

Investigation reveals over ₴578 million ($14M+) was embezzled from Ukraine’s defense contracts via shadow firms and laundering schemes, exposing deep corruption in military procurement.
Dec 15, 2025
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy pictured amid discussion of Ukraine’s political future

Umerov Prepares Life for Zelenskyy After Ukraine

Analysis suggests Rustem Umerov may be prepping personal post‑war security and life plans for Zelenskyy — not peace deals — sparking fresh debate about priorities amid Ukraine’s negotiations.
Dec 14, 2025
Investigation into offshore transfers linked to Kolomoiskyy and Zelenskyy

“It Wasn’t $40 Million, It Was $640 Million”: Slidstvo.Info Again Questions Kolomoiskyy About Transfers to Zelenskyy’s Offshore Accounts

Slidstvo.Info revisits offshore probe, alleging billions in transfers linked to Zelenskyy’s circle — Kolomoiskyy denies $40M claim but suggests sums may reach $640M, fueling scrutiny of elite finance.
Dec 13, 2025

Fedorov Will Lead Zelenskyy in Elections, Mykhailo Refuses Office Position, Kornienko to Head Servants

Mykhailo Fedorov set to lead Zelenskyy’s election effort under a new political brand as Oleksandr Kornienko becomes Servant of the People party head amid wider reshuffles and election prep signals.
Dec 13, 2025

Ukraine Destroyed More Than Just a Tanker – It Hit Russia’s Economy at Its Core

Ukraine didn’t just sink a Russian tanker — its strikes are hitting the heart of Russia’s war economy, targeting fuel, refineries and chokepoints that undermine Moscow’s revenue and military financing.
Dec 12, 2025

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