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Ukraine Opinion & Analysis: War, Politics, Security & Global Affairs

German Bundestag building with EU and Ukraine flags symbolizing political lobbying scandal and influence investigation involving Merkel party figures

In Germany, there is a lobbying scandal involving representatives of Merkel’s party and Ukraine

A lobbying scandal involving figures from Merkel’s party and Ukraine raises questions about political influence, EU decision-making, and hidden lobbying networks inside Germany.
Sep 9, 2021
Прапори США та України разом із символікою НАТО як ілюстрація можливого статусу союзника поза НАТО та розширеної співпраці

Ukraine can become a major US non-NATO ally

Could Ukraine become a Major Non-NATO Ally of the U.S.? This analysis explores how such a move would reshape military aid, security guarantees, and global power dynamics.
Sep 7, 2021
Split image of Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky symbolizing geopolitical and information war for global attention during Ukraine conflict

Does Putin want Zelensky’s attention?

The war between Putin and Zelensky isn’t just on the battlefield—it’s a fight for global attention. Whoever controls the narrative shapes the outcome—empr.media analysis.
Sep 7, 2021
Patriot air defense system with Ukrainian military personnel highlighting US support and evolving defense cooperation during Ukraine war

Ukraine – USA: new defense opportunities

A new US–Ukraine defense strategy is emerging as weapons shortages and global conflicts collide. The decisions made now could redefine the war and global security—empr.media analysis.
Sep 6, 2021
Split image of Volodymyr Zelensky and Joe Biden symbolizing US Ukraine partnership and contrasting leadership styles during wartime diplomacy

Zelensky VS Biden: expectations of surprises

Zelensky and Biden represent two leadership styles shaping the Ukraine war. Their coordination—and differences—define Western strategy and global outcomes—empr.media analysis.
Aug 31, 2021
Українські та британські військово-морські сили проводять спільні навчання у Чорному морі як символ стратегічного партнерства та безпеки НАТО

The United Kingdom – Ukraine: sea partnership?

The UK–Ukraine maritime partnership is reshaping Black Sea security and naval balance. A strategic shift with global implications for NATO and Russia—empr.media analysis.
Aug 30, 2021
Ukrainian national symbols, flag imagery, and modern Kyiv skyline representing 30 years of independence and national transformation

Ukraine: 30 years of Independence

Thirty years after independence, Ukraine stands at a crossroads of identity, resilience, and geopolitical struggle, redefining its future amid ongoing transformation.
Aug 24, 2021
Afghanistan evacuation and political transition visuals showing Kabul airport chaos and shifting geopolitical power balance

Afghanistan U-turn: what can Ukraine expect?

The Afghanistan U-turn reflects a major geopolitical shift as global powers reassess decades of intervention, withdrawal strategies, and evolving regional realities.
Aug 17, 2021
Nord Stream 2 pipeline map crossing Baltic Sea showing Russia Germany gas route and European energy geopolitical tensions

Nord Stream 2, “hawk” from Biden and Ukraine

Nord Stream 2 became a geopolitical fault line, reshaping Europe’s energy security, deepening dependence debates, and escalating tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and the EU.
Aug 16, 2021
Russian and Belarus military troops during West-2021 drills highlighting rising NATO border security tensions in Eastern Europe

West – 2021: Russia – Belarus threat with extended capabilities

Russia and Belarus’ West-2021 drills reveal a growing hybrid threat to Europe, exposing NATO vulnerabilities and reshaping Eastern flank security dynamics.
Aug 10, 2021
Geopolitical map showing US, Ukraine, and Russia strategic tensions influencing global security and midterm international relations outlook

U.S., Ukraine, Russia: The global forecast for the midterm period

A shifting global order is redefining US–Ukraine–Russia relations. This analysis explores how power, war, and diplomacy may evolve in the midterm geopolitical landscape.
Jun 29, 2021
Belarus-Ukraine border strategic map showing troop deployments and access routes

The ‘Russian’ War, State of Play and the Importance of Belarus

Belarus plays a decisive yet often overlooked role in Russia’s war against Ukraine—serving as a strategic launchpad, political ally, and key factor in regional escalation dynamics.
Jun 26, 2021

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