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Money on blood corruption in Ukraine defense sector Poroshenko associates Hladkovskyi Ukroboronprom scandal EMPR.media

Money on blood: corruption in defense sector involves associates of Poroshenko

"Money on blood": Major investigation reveals corruption in Ukraine’s defense sector involving close associates of President Petro Poroshenko. Oleh Hladkovskyi’s group allegedly embezzled hundreds of millions of hryvnias through smuggling and inflated contracts with Ukroboronprom. Full exposé by EMPR.media.
Feb 28, 2019
Agnieszka Holland discussing Mr. Jones film about Gareth Jones and the Holodomor at Berlinale

Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Mr. Jones’: Holodomor Story Premieres at Berlinale

Agnieszka Holland’s acclaimed film Mr. Jones follows Welsh journalist Gareth Jones as he exposes the Holodomor to the world, highlighting truth, propaganda, and historical memory.
Feb 17, 2019
Kremlin scenarios on Ukraine issue analysis showing Russian strategic options in the Ukraine war

Four Kremlin scenarios on Ukraine elections

Four Kremlin scenarios on the Ukraine issue analyzed, outlining possible Russian strategic approaches, geopolitical calculations, and implications for the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Jan 31, 2019
Russian troops in Transnistria and Moldova map illustrating regional security challenges and lessons for Ukraine

Russian Withdrawal from Moldova: What Ukraine Can Learn from Transnistria

Could Russian troops leave Moldova’s Transnistria region? This analysis examines diplomatic signals, regional security implications, and lessons Ukraine should draw from frozen conflicts.
Jan 16, 2019
Ukrainian intelligence assessment of Russian military buildup near Ukraine before the full-scale invasion

“No Panic, Get Ready for War”: Ukrainian Intelligence Warned of Russian Threat in 2019

In a 2019 interview, Ukrainian intelligence warned that Russia had completed military preparations near Ukraine's borders and could rapidly escalate aggression at any time.
Jan 14, 2019
Military analysis diagram showing offensive and defensive operations in the Russia Ukraine war battlefield strategy

Russia–Ukraine War: The Strategic Case for Offensive Operations

A strategic analysis of the Russia–Ukraine war evaluating whether offensive operations, initiative, and operational tempo could determine battlefield outcomes.
Dec 29, 2018
Map showing Sea of Azov maritime control, Kerch Strait bridge, and Russian naval deployments near Ukraine coastline

How Russia occupied Sea of Azov: full chronology

A detailed chronology of Russia’s step-by-step takeover of the Sea of Azov, from shipping inspections and naval deployments to the Kerch Bridge militarization.
Dec 25, 2018
A high-tech digital military overlay map tracking geopolitical borders and strategic defense movements in Europe.

Russia-Ukraine Warfare Complex Forecast: The Critical Shifts Defining the Next Phase

This comprehensive Russia-Ukraine warfare complex forecast delivers a critical, data-driven analysis of emerging battlefield dynamics, defense tech shifts, and the long-term global geopolitical consequences.
Dec 11, 2018
Maria Butina linked to Russian influence operations targeting Western political organizations

Maria Butina and Russia’s Global Network of Agents of Influence

Maria Butina exposed how Russian agents of influence infiltrated Western political circles, reshaping debates on security, propaganda, and foreign interference.
Aug 5, 2018
Ukraine 2019 presidential election campaign featuring leading political candidates

Ukraine 2019 Presidential Election: Candidates, Polls and Power Struggle

Ukraine’s 2019 presidential election transformed the country’s political landscape as voters faced a historic choice between establishment figures and new challengers.
Aug 3, 2018
Illustration of Kremlin influence operations and pro Russian political networks in Ukraine

Kremlin Operation to Restore Pro-Russian Influence in Ukraine Exposed

The Kremlin’s long-running operation to restore pro-Russian influence in Ukraine combined propaganda, political infiltration, and hybrid warfare tactics.
Aug 1, 2018
OSCE monitoring mission vehicles during investigation into alleged Russia-linked espionage activities

OSCE Mission Spy Affair Raises Questions Over Russia Links

The OSCE mission spy affair exposed allegations of intelligence gathering and activities that may have benefited Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Jul 25, 2018

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