Politics

How Ukraine would benefit from Russia’s status as a state sponsor of terrorism
What would happen if Russia were officially labeled a state sponsor of terrorism? The move could unleash tougher sanctions, global isolation and new legal tools benefiting Ukraine.
Aug 12, 2022

Dmitry Medvedev on behalf of Putin arrived in occupied Luhansk
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev arrived in occupied Luhansk on behalf of Vladimir Putin, meeting Kremlin proxies and security chiefs as Moscow tightens control over seized Ukrainian territory.
Aug 11, 2022

US Congress requests President Biden to check possible connections of Andriy Yermak with Russia
A U.S. congresswoman has asked President Biden to investigate alleged ties between Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak and Russia, triggering controversy and strong reactions from Kyiv.
Jul 11, 2022
![European Union flags and Ukrainian flag at a summit where member states debate granting Ukraine EU candidate status amid resistance from some capitals. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/empr.media-russia-ukraine-war-300x174.jpg)
New states in the EU oppose giving Ukraine candidate status
A number of EU capitals have raised strong objections or warned against fast‑tracking Ukraine’s bid for EU candidate status, spotlighting deeper political, reform and enlargement divides in the bloc. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jun 16, 2022
![Scholz, Macron and Draghi arrive in Kyiv by train during wartime visit to meet Zelenskyy, demonstrating European unity and backing for Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/empr.media-scholz-marcon-draghi-300x211.jpg)
Scholz, Macron and Draghi to visit Kyiv
German Chancellor Scholz, French President Macron and Italian PM Draghi made a historic wartime visit to Kyiv by train, pledging European unity, backing Ukraine’s EU bid and continued support against Russia’s invasion. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jun 13, 2022

There can be no other way to rescue Ukrainian military from the Azovstal steel plant than the current one
Analysis argues the current plan is the only viable way to rescue Ukrainian defenders from the Azovstal steel plant, a critical pivot in wartime strategy and survival.
May 17, 2022

A historic meeting of more than 40 countries on military aid for Ukraine has started at the Ramstein air base
Leaders and defense ministers from more than 40 countries have convened at Ramstein Air Base to coordinate historic military aid for Ukraine, signaling deep global backing against Russia’s invasion. EMPR.media.
Apr 26, 2022
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses peace negotiations, proposing the war’s end framework might include two separate treaty documents. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/empr.media-zelenskyy-putin-300x150.jpg)
Zelenskyy: The document on the end of the war may consist of two separate treaties
President Zelensky suggests a historic approach: the document to end the Russia-Ukraine war could be split into two separate treaties — one on security guarantees and another on core terms — as negotiations evolve with allies and partners. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 16, 2022

Until Russia returns the deported Ukrainians, it must not receive any money from EU
Ukraine calls on Russia to return all forcibly deported citizens and children — a key humanitarian demand tied to justice, reconciliation and post‑war recovery. EMPR.media analysis.
Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine has imposed a trade embargo against Russia
At today’s meeting the government has imposed a trade embargo against the aggressor country – Russia. This was reported by the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada Taras Melnychuk. “A trade embargo has been imposed against…
Apr 9, 2022

Kuleba: The battle for Donbas will remind of World War II, with large operations, maneuvers and the participation of thousands of tanks
Ukraine’s foreign minister Kuleba warns the upcoming Donbas fight could resemble a WWII‑style campaign, with large operations, heavy maneuvers and thousands of tanks involved.
Apr 8, 2022
![Ukrainian and Russian peace delegates at Istanbul negotiation table — prisoner swaps agreed but no ceasefire after brief direct talks. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/empr.media-istanbul-1-300x199.jpg)
First results of Ukrainian – Russian talks in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia held direct talks that ended with significant prisoner and civilian exchanges, but failed to secure a ceasefire or breakthrough on ending the war — divisions remain deep. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 29, 2022