If Russia wins in Ukraine, it could weaken Euro‑Atlantic security, extend authoritarian influence, and disrupt the rules‑based world order — experts argue why victory must be denied.
In a stark historical comparison, Russia’s reported losses in Ukraine over seven months have surpassed U.S. military deaths in the Vietnam War’s 16 years — a dramatic illustration of the war’s human cost. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
With the “reflexive game” between the West’s Biden strategy and Putin’s Russia unraveling, analysts warn Moscow faces only bad or catastrophic choices that could reshape the Ukraine war.
In an interview, a Ukrainian general explains how defenders stopped Russian forces from capturing Kyiv’s airport in the first days of the full‑scale invasion — a pivotal early victory for the capital.
In occupied Kherson, unarmed civilians face brutal Russian forces. Eyewitnesses share chilling accounts of fear, survival, and resistance in the heart of the war. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/opinion/interviews/occupied-kherson-it-is-difficult-to-fight-an-unarmed-man-against-a-brainless-torso-with-a-machine-gun/))
Sanctions, price caps and logistics disruptions are cutting into Russia’s crude oil exports—the “blood-soaked” revenue stream fueling Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Why is Russia intensifying operations around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant? Analysts suggest it signals Moscow’s growing fear it can’t win the war — risking nuclear catastrophe.
A thorough investigation of the Amnesty International report on Ukraine finds specific methodological issues and allegations that pressured testimonies skewed the findings and war narrative.
Veteran commander Andriy Zhovanyk argues that a Western‑style Ukrainian army — modern, adaptive and equipped — holds the key to defeating Russia on the battlefield. empr.media exclusive.
Amid Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has dramatically boosted its own weapons production — from drones to artillery — but challenges like funding and components still limit full self‑sufficiency. empr.media.
Ukraine expert argues that skeptics are wrong: Belarus is effectively under Russian control and its forces could take part in an attack on Ukraine’s northern border, echoing Crimea‑style tactics. empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The Antonivsky Bridge in Kherson was vital for Russian supplies across the Dnipro — targeting it disrupts logistics, isolates enemy forces and opens the way for Ukraine’s offensive push. empr.media explains the strategic impact.
