There are reports on Friday of explosions and an aircraft shot down over Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing cities on the frontline, heading west to quieter areas EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he is “convinced” that Russian president Vladimir Putin will try to overthrow … Read more
Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich has been reportedly barred from living in Britain ever again. Roman Abramovich is believed to be one of the ‘key enablers’ of Vladimir Putin’s regime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the billionaire has not been seen at his Premier League football club’s south-west London home, Stamford Bridge, for months He … Read more
There have been reports of missile strikes and explosions near major Ukrainian cities People have been trying to flee the capital Kyiv EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia, on Thursday, launched a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine after several weeks of laying seige on its border. The UK, EU and other Western allies have vowed … Read more
Nigerian clergyman based in Ukraine, Dr Sunday Adelaja has cried out and begged for prayers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian clergyman based in Ukraine who doubles as the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, the largest christian denomination in Kyiv, Dr Sunday Adelaja, … Read more
The Nigerian Government has called on Nigerians in Ukraine to remain calm, vigilant and take responsible security measures This is coming shortly after Russia strike a deadly blow into the city of Podolsk. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a statement issued by Nigerian Embassy, in Kiev, says any Nigerian who finds the ongoing crisis in … Read more
Stock market crashes over 45% as Russia invades Ukraine The United States benchmark, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) just hit a $100 per barrel mark, for the first time since July 2014, as Russian President, Vladimir Putin authorized a special military operation on Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s stock markets crashed at the … Read more
At least six people have been killed and seven others wounded by the Russian missile strikes in the southern Odesa region, according to Ukraine’s General Office of the National Police The casualties occurred in the city of Podolsk as Russian forces continue military operations in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG report that It’s the first announcement … Read more
Putin warns that Moscow’s response will be “instant” if anyone tries to take on Russia Ukraine entered a month-long state of emergency at midnight on Thursday EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s President Zelensky has confirmed reports of missile strikes in the country. Reuters quoted his as saying that Russia has carried out missile strikes … Read more
Chilling moment a man injects his own blood into supermarket food that caused nearly half a million pound of loss. At a hearing, psychiatrist Dr Bradley Hillier said Elghareeb believed he had a device inserted into his brain and he hoped by behaving rashly would lead to being contacted by “the real police”. EKO HOT … Read more
Britain is ready to inflict maximum economic pain on Russia, says Truss The Foreign Secretary said Vladimir Putin appeared to be ‘hell-bent’ on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has said that Britain will make it “as painful as possible” for Russia if President Vladimir … Read more
The White House says President Biden will no longer be holding a summit with Vladimir Putin, as mooted at the weekend The US Secretary of State has also called off a Thursday meeting with his Russian counterpart EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled a planned meeting with Russian … Read more
Western countries are imposing sanctions on Russia following the escalation in the crisis The US and UK said the latest escalation from Russia marked the “beginning of an invasion” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canada has now joined the US, UK, EU and others in imposing a range of economic sanctions against Russia. Prime Minister Justin … Read more
Putin instructed the defence ministry to assume “the function of peacekeeping” in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions Russia has moved tens of thousands of soldiers to regions near Ukraine’s borders EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s military to act as peacekeepers in two breakaway regions of Ukraine, just hours after … Read more
The Biden administration estimates Russia has amassed up to 190,000 troops around Ukraine… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade … Read more
The Queen had her first vaccine in January 2021 and is believed to have had all her follow-up jabs… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19. The monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming … Read more
Western nations have accused Russia of trying to stage a fake crisis in the eastern regions… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s president has said his nation will not respond to provocations amid a deadly escalation in fighting in rebel Russian-backed eastern territories. But Volodymyr Zelensky told world leaders Ukraine would defend itself against Russian … Read more
The Russian leader watched the drills from the Kremlin’s situation room… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia, on Saturday, successfully test-fired its latest hypersonic, cruise and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles as part of “planned exercises,” the Kremlin said, as tensions soar over Ukraine. “All the missiles hit their targets, confirming their performance objectives”, the Kremlin said … Read more
Murdered Uber Driver and Mother of Four Begged Passenger Not to Kill Her Eko Hot Blog reports that a Pennsylvania Uber driver and mother of four begged a customer to spare her life before he allegedly shot and killed her during a robbery attempt, police said. “I’m begging you, I have four kids,” 38-year-old Christi … Read more
Biden says he’s now convinced Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, but leaves door open for diplomacy Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova rebutted Biden’s comments, denying that Russia intends to invade Ukraine, according to state-run news agency RIA-Novosti. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden, on Friday, said he is now convinced Russian … Read more
Moscow says it is moving troops away from the Ukrainian border after the completion of military exercises… Russia has repeatedly denied planning to invade Ukraine, despite having amassed well over 100,000 troops near the border EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has said disclosed that Russia’s claim that it is moving troops away … Read more