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Force is the only thing that the Russian regime respects
Does Russia respect diplomacy—or only force? This analysis explores power, deterrence, and the strategic logic shaping the war in Ukraine.
Mar 8, 2015

The mysterious Debaltseve railway hub: handed over or captured?
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has maintained that Debaltseve is a vital transportation hub and that keeping it under Ukrainian government control was important. Due to President Poroshenko’s goal “to save lives” and in accordance with…
Mar 7, 2015
Russia's proxy war in Ukraine Testimony from Debaltseve For EMPR readers learn more about the withdrawal of Ukraine's Armed Forces from the encircled railway hub of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine

Russia’s proxy war in Ukraine: Testimony from Debaltseve
For EMPR readers who would like to learn more about the withdrawal of Ukraine’s Armed Forces from the encircled railway hub of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. Earlier, we published a report from one of the Vega squadron fighters, who are part…
Mar 4, 2015

Nemtsov’s last interview – hours before he was killed
Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead in Moscow on 27 February. A few hours before his death he gave an interview to Echo Moskvy radio station. On the eve of the anti-crisis Vesna rally scheduled for 1 March…
Feb 28, 2015
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Russia’s Last Chance: Nemtsov, Putin, and a Turning Point
The killing of Boris Nemtsov near the Kremlin marked a historic rupture in Russia’s trajectory—reshaping politics, opposition, and the country’s future.
Feb 27, 2015
Vladimir Putin portrait symbolizing centralized power networks and alleged mafia-style governance in Russia’s political system

Vladimir Putin’s mafia summary
From 1990s St. Petersburg deals to today’s war machine, Putin’s network operates like a mafia state—where loyalty, power, and control override law.
Feb 25, 2015

“Information panic” and Ukraine’s brave armed forces
Will anyone be brought to account for spreading “information panic”? Of provoking a continuous chorus of laments: treason! treason! treason!..our troops are surrounded! our soldiers have been captured! Well-known contemporary Ukrainian poet, writer and essayist Oksana Zabuzhko expresses her view on current information enviroment towards…
Feb 24, 2015
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Ukrainian organized withdrawal from Debaltseve is questionable
For those EMPR readers who would like to learn more about Ukrainian armed forces withdrawal from the encircled town of Debaltseve in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine. Yuriy Butusov published a report from one of the "Vega" squadron fighters (part of the…
Feb 24, 2015

Donbas Pampas: Russian journalist tells about Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine
Special correspondent of kommersant.ru Ilya Barabanov tells about how Russian servicemen fight in eastern Ukraine.
Feb 20, 2015

Nadiya Savchenko: unbreakable Ukrainian spirit in Moscow court
10 February, the Basmanny District Court, Moscow (Russia) extended the detention of Ukrainian Nadiya Savchenko till 13 May. Yesterday it was Nadiya’s 60th day of hunger strike, but unbreakable Ukrainian heroine showed her spirit was very strong.
Feb 11, 2015

One whole squad was captured and jailed. they’re 23-year-old guys
“When the airport terminal was blasted the roof collapsed and our guys were covered with the rubble from the wreckage. They yelled for help. They made it through the night. Those who had grenades blew themselves up,” thirty year old…
Feb 6, 2015
Conceptual image of information warfare showing digital propaganda, media influence, and psychological operations linked to Russia’s strategy

High-grade information war or the pose of an ostrich?
While missiles hit Ukraine, another war rages unseen. EMPR analysis warns the world may be ignoring Russia’s information strategy—with dangerous global consequences.
Feb 6, 2015

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