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Map showing Southeast Ukraine regions under pressure from Russian hybrid destabilization strategies and influence operations

Russia revives its plans to destabilize the South-East of Ukraine
Russia’s renewed push to destabilize Southeast Ukraine signals a deeper hybrid strategy. Here’s what it means for regional security and global escalation risks.
Jul 3, 2020
Ukrainian fashion designers producing medical scrubs for healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Ukraine’s fashion designers donate scrubs they produce to healthcare workers
Ukraine fashion designers donate scrubs to healthcare workers, turning creativity into lifesaving support during COVID-19 and inspiring global solidarity.
May 25, 2020
Luxury homes in Koncha Zaspa during coronavirus highlighting Ukraine elite healthcare crisis

Ukraine’s VIP district Koncha Zaspa is doomed as of coronavirus
Koncha Zaspa coronavirus crisis exposes Ukraine’s elite confronting the healthcare system they shaped. A sharp empr.media analysis of power and accountability.
Apr 5, 2020
Russian naval activity and Black Sea security tensions during the Russia-Ukraine war

Russia plans to consolidate its total dominance in the Black Sea
Russia is intensifying efforts to consolidate dominance in the Black Sea, threatening Ukraine’s exports, NATO security, and regional stability.
Apr 4, 2020
Ukrainian medical masks exported to Spain during the COVID-19 outbreak and mask shortage crisis

Facing the lack of medical masks as of coronavirus spread, Ukraine sold them to Spain
Ukraine sold medical masks to Spain during the coronavirus outbreak despite growing shortages, sparking outrage over government preparedness and exports.
Mar 22, 2020
Analysis of Ukraine unique immunity to COVID-19 claim during early pandemic public discourse and global health uncertainty

Ukraine is unique country with unique immunity to COVID-19
An analysis of claims that Ukraine had “unique immunity” to COVID-19, examining early pandemic perceptions, data limitations, and public discourse during 2020.
Mar 14, 2020
Ukraine Parliament vote on Prosecutor General credibility impeachment reflecting political conflict and governance tensions in Kyiv

Why Ukraine Parliament impeach credibility of Prosecutor General?
Ukraine Parliament impeached credibility of the Prosecutor General in a major political vote, reflecting internal power struggles and institutional conflict in Kyiv.
Mar 7, 2020
Ukraine Crimea water policy geopolitical analysis of Dnipro canal and sovereignty debate over occupied Crimea territory

By giving water, Ukraine is also giving up Crimea
Analysis explores how Ukraine’s water policy toward Crimea is interpreted as a de facto concession, shaping geopolitical narratives, sovereignty claims, and regional tensions.
Mar 6, 2020
Vladislav Surkov, key Russian strategist, symbolizing Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare tactics against Ukraine.

Surkov remains Kremlin’s disinformation speaker on Ukrainian issues despite of resignation
Is Vladislav Surkov still pulling the strings? EMPR Analytics reveals why Surkov remains the Kremlin’s lead disinformation speaker on Ukraine, masterminding hybrid warfare even after his resignation.
Feb 26, 2020
Digital security concept with the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance logo, representing the clash between law enforcement and cybersecurity volunteers.

Police searches Ukrainian Cyber Alliance
A blow to national defense? Police searches targeting the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance have sent shockwaves through the tech community. EMPR examines the controversial move against the activists protecting Ukraine's digital borders.
Feb 25, 2020
Illustration of clandestine Russian recruitment and hybrid warfare tactics used to mobilize civilians against Ukraine, reported by EMPR.

Russian militants’ agents recruit people outside the occupation area to the war with Ukraine
The Kremlin’s reach is expanding. EMPR Analytics exposes how Russian agents are recruiting people outside occupation areas to fight against Ukraine, revealing a dangerous new phase of hybrid mobilization.
Feb 24, 2020
Thermal or long-range visual of military reconnaissance activity in the Donetsk sector, illustrating Russian scouting reported by EMPR.

Russian Reconnaissance Scouts Donbas Frontline
Inside the gray zone: EMPR investigates how Russian troops have been scouting Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk sector. Explore the tactical maneuvers and intelligence-gathering methods used by Russian forces in the Donbas.
Feb 23, 2020

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