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Viktor Orban and Robert Fico in political discussion amid EU flags, symbolizing their controversial pivot after the Druzhba pipeline shutdown

Playing on Putin’s Team: Why the Shutdown of Druzhba Forced Orban and Fico to Go All In
After Russia’s strike shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline, Hungary’s Viktor Orban and Slovakia’s Robert Fico doubled down on pro-Russian energy politics, exposing risks to EU unity and domestic economics on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Feb 21, 2026
The Kyiv Instytutska Street massacre during the Maidan Revolution of Dignity, where Berkut’s “Black Company” shot and killed unarmed protesters. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Beatings, Abductions, and Killings on the Maidan: What the “Black Company” Is Known For
This investigation tracks Ukraine’s Berkut unit “Black Company,” detailing its brutal beatings, abductions and mass shootings of Maidan protesters — including 48 killed on Instytutska Street. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Feb 20, 2026
Offshore Corruption & Russian Influence Investigation

Russian Mafia and Gazprom. Ivor Helped Move Mindich’s and Halushchenko’s Money. He Has Ties to Russia
New investigative findings reveal alleged links between offshore money flows, Russian-linked operators and Ukrainian officials Mindich and Halushchenko, as NABU exposes a complex corruption network tied to Gazprom and hidden financial chains. empr.media.
Feb 19, 2026
Editorial image showing Ukraine presidential team members in discussion as leadership reshuffle unfolds under pressure and public scrutiny.

“One accusation After Another”: Why the President Had to Replace the Concept of 5-6 of His Managers with the “Team of Ukraine”
A deep dive into why Ukraine’s president replaced the concept and people in 5–6 key managerial posts with a new “Team of Ukraine” — amid waves of accusations, political pressures, and the push for renewed governance. Read on.
Feb 19, 2026
Map of occupied Ukrainian territories including Zaporizhzhia and Kherson amid debate over peace negotiations and Russia’s annexation claims.

Peace Talks or Territorial Amnesia? Why Ukraine Must Demand Russia Withdraw From Its Own “New Borders”
If Ukraine is expected to withdraw troops for peace, should Russia remove occupied regions from its own constitution? Sustainable peace requires border clarity. | empr.media
Feb 19, 2026
Conceptual visual of offshore islands marked with financial trails, stacks of banknotes, and ledger lines suggesting a hidden stash tied to Mindich and Halushchenko.

On Mysterious Islands, a Stash Belonging to Mindich and Halushchenko Was Found. There Were Billions There. The Trail Exist Only on Paper.
A deep investigation reveals a massive offshore stash linked to oligarch Mindich and ex-minister Halushchenko hidden on paper on mysterious islands — billions tracked only in shell companies, raising corruption alarms across jurisdictions. empr.media.
Feb 18, 2026
Olympic protest history collage showing Heraskevych’s remembrance helmet and archival 1976 Hopak protest moments highlighting IOC political clashes.

From the Hopak at the 1976 Olympics to Heraskevych’s Helmet: Why the IOC Punishes Those Who Speak the Truth
From a 1976 Olympic Hopak protest to Heraskevych’s banned helmet, our investigation reveals how the IOC silences athletes who speak uncomfortable truths on sport’s biggest stage.
Feb 17, 2026
Satellite internet Starlink terminals deployed on frontline and train settings, illustrating the role of whitelist controls and battlefield connectivity dynamics.

Starlinks on the Front Lines and Trains: How “White Lists” Work and What Became a Weapon Against Blackouts and Russians
Explore how Starlink went from keeping lights on to shaping battlefield communications — including whitelist strategies to block misuse, support frontline units, and counter Russian tech in Ukraine.
Feb 17, 2026
Ukrainian military drones in flight above a battlefield, reflecting the strategic debate over exporting drones during wartime

Exporting Survival: Why Selling Ukrainian Drones Abroad Undermines Defense During War Ongoing
Why selling Ukrainian-made drones abroad during an ongoing war could erode the country’s defense edge. A provocative analysis on strategic risk, industry survival, and global security.
Feb 16, 2026
Portrait of Svitlana, a displaced Luhansk native, supporting Ukrainian families affected by war inside a temporary assistance center

“If It Feels Like Everything Is Falling Apart — Look for Someone Beside You”: How Luhansk Native Svitlana Helps Other Displaced People
When everything collapsed, Svitlana chose to stand beside others. A displaced Luhansk native now helping fellow Ukrainians survive war — a story of strength and human solidarity. | empr.media
Feb 16, 2026
Ukrainian official Yurii Heraskevych speaks to reporters about the Court of Arbitration for Sport helmet decision and its impact

Heraskevych on CAS Decision Regarding Memory Helmet: “They Wanted to Devalue Their Sacrifice, but Ended Up Devaluing Themselves”
Ukraine calls the CAS helmet ruling an affront to sacrifice and dignity. Heraskevych says critics wanted to devalue their sacrifice but ended up devaluing themselves. Read the full reaction.
Feb 16, 2026

Ukraine Corruption: $112 Million in Cash Linked to Illegal Activity in the Energy Sector
A major investigation reveals more than $112 million in illegal cash linked to energy sector corruption in Ukraine. Offshore accounts, family ties, and a former minister at the center. Read on empr.media.
Feb 16, 2026

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