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The billboards of Donetsk: big brother is watching you!
Perhaps before long every “citizen of the DNR” will be forced to carry a collection of quotes from Big Brother at all times? A letter from occupied Donetsk, conflict zone in eastern Ukraine by Anton Averchenko, engineer working in a defense…
Jun 5, 2015

The U.S. has done quite a bit to support Ukraine but it needs to do more. Interview with David Kramer
To-the-point and frank-wrap-up speech of David Kramer, Senior Director for Human Rights & Democracy with the McCain Institute on the closing day of Kyiv Security Forum enjoyed full attention of the audience. EMPR caught up with Mr. Kramer on the…
May 31, 2015

People are dying while the DPR “elite” quarrels
A letter from occupied Donetsk, conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, about life so-called Donetsk People Republic (DPR), new orders and terrible reality for the ordinary citizens.
May 30, 2015

How Ukrainians in khaki uniforms took over the Russian pavilion at the Biennale
A group of anonymous Ukrainian activists staged a “vacation” inside the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
May 9, 2015
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Learning Military and Intelligence Lessons: Past and Current International Mistakes
Explore the biggest international military and intelligence errors that shaped modern geopolitics and why world powers still repeat them. A compelling empr.media analysis you cannot skip.
May 3, 2015
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Mariupol: Russian-Ukrainian war chronicles 2014-2015
In times of Russian aggression in Ukraine the southern city of Mariupol has lived through occupation, liberation and artillery attack that claimed dozens of civilian lives. EMPR looks back at the chronicles of Russian aggression in Mariupol compiled by Vadym Dzhuvaga.
Apr 30, 2015

IDPs from eastern Ukraine: transit life after Russian invasion
For about three months, transit camp for temporary shelter for IDPs from the ATO zone has been operating in Kharkiv. Despite the fact that the horrors of the war have been left behind, people are facing new challenges. Read the…
Apr 26, 2015
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Learning Military and Intelligence Lessons: Toward a Ukrainian Defencive Strategy
There is a battle coming in Ukraine and anyone that does not understand this either in Washington, London, Paris, Berlin or Kyiv now is too late already. Why is there a battle coming? Because A. either the Russian proxy army will advance or B.…
Apr 19, 2015

The state must create a positive image of IDPs from eastern Ukraine
In these difficult times for Ukraine, IDPs from the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine have high hopes that their government will make wise and focused decisions. All too often, though, laws are being enacted that are unwise and confusing. 
Apr 17, 2015
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Russia-Ukraine war: an illusory truce
At the conclusion of the second round of the Minsk talks the heads of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. Officially the ceasefire was to be in force from February 15, 2015. In truth,…
Apr 17, 2015

From Kyiv to the Front: Part 2 – The scars of war
We have read and heard a lot about volunteers providing food, medical supplies, and other essentials for the Ukrainian soldiers at the front. At the same time the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and government officials have…
Apr 7, 2015

The “Kyiv-Frontline” Route: How volunteers’ humanitarian aid gets to Ukrainian soldiers
We have heard and read a lot about volunteers providing food, medical supplies, and other essentials for the Ukrainian soldiers at the front. At the same time the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and government officials have…
Apr 5, 2015

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