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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
Empty streets and damaged buildings in occupied Donetsk reflecting decline, fear, and harsh living conditions under Russian control

A letter from occupied Donetsk: reality Putin does not want to see

What is life really like in occupied Donetsk? This letter reveals fear, silence, and survival—far from the reality Putin wants the world to see.
Feb 2, 2015
Ruined Minsk Protocol document overlayed on a Ukraine warfront map

The Minsk Protocol lies in ruins

The Trilateral Contact Group has started a meeting in Minsk to deal with the situation in Eastern Ukraine. Diplomats and officials from around the world are pinning theirs hope on positive results. However, as the saying goes, ‘An appeaser is…
Jan 31, 2015

St. Petersburg training base for ‘separatists’ fighting in Ukraine

The Russian Service of the BBC has broadcast a film in which they show a secret training base located in St. Petersburg, Russia where volunteers go through basic military training before being deployed to Ukraine. Alexei Ponomarev‘s report about this secret place…
Jan 29, 2015
four paths to the hague for lpr and dpr terrorists mh17 shelling mariupol shelling bus volnovakha shelling bus donetsk

Four paths to the Hague for LPR and DPR terrorists

Recent gravest crimes against humanity of the Russian Donbas terrorists which could be judged in the International Court of Justice in the Hague.
Jan 28, 2015

New Greek foreign minister associated with Ruscism* ideologue

Greece’s new Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, member of new Syriza-led government, was spotted with Aleksandr Dugin – ideologue of Ruscism, advocating genocide of Ukrainians.
Jan 28, 2015

Simple proof of Mariupol shelled by Russian forces

Equipped with a compass and basic knowledge about rockets entry point at shelling, Mariupol local resident proves the city was shelled by Russian-backed terrorists. Simple proof of Mariupol shelled by Russian forces. Although one of so-called “DPR” leaders Zakharchenko announced the…
Jan 28, 2015
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians symbolize resistance and unity amid ongoing war against Russian invasion in eastern Ukraine

Force of Resistance: Why Ukraine Still Stands Strong

What keeps Ukraine fighting against overwhelming odds? EMPR analysis breaks down the true force of resistance—beyond weapons, rooted in identity, will, and survival.
Jan 28, 2015

Russian FSB colonel admits Crimean MPs forced to vote for referendum

Odious Igor Girkin (nicknamed Strelkov) – Russian FSB colonel and one of the main Russian terrorists in Donbas – tells about the real, forced referendum in Crimea.
Jan 27, 2015

How armor gets from Russia to Donbas – MAP

Social and political media Ukrainian Patriots traced the route of armor from Russia to Donbas. They have published a map and photos.
Jan 27, 2015

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