In a video address on Monday, Zelensky reiterated his call for a no-fly zone sanction over Ukraine A total of 2,187 Ukraine residents have now died in days of relentless Russian bombardment… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has warned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of an imminent Russian attack. … Read more
This is the second set of evacuees from Romania following the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has left many displaced Hundreds of people have been killed since Russia invaded the country while over two million people have been displaced EKO HOT BLOG reports that the seventh batch of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine arrived Monday morning … Read more
Another deadly airstrike hits Kyiv ahead of new Russia-Ukraine peace talks as the ceasefire agreement has failed to materialise and Russian forces have shown no sign of easing their onslaught. Ukrainian and Russian representatives were set to meet via videoconference Monday, a Ukrainian presidential adviser and a Kremlin spokesman both said before the latest airstrike. … Read more
On Friday the mayor of southern Ukraine’s Melitopol was kidnapped by Russian soldiers occupying the city Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the leaders of France and Germany to help secure the release of the mayor… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Ukraine mayor was abducted by invading Russian forces on Sunday, the second such … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned to China asking for support and military equipment after suffering casualties. The US has declared that China would “absolutely” face consequences if it helped Russian President Vladimir Putin evade sweeping sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday, asked … Read more
At least three people were killed, including a young girl, in an attack Wednesday on a children’s hospital in Mariupol in southern Ukraine In 24 of the reported attacks, health care facilities were damaged or destroyed, while in five cases ambulances were hit… EKO HOT BLOG reports that UN agencies on Sunday called for an … Read more
A US journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. Brent Renaud and his brothers Craig Renaud have worked in several war and conflict zones over the years, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Libya. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brent Renaud, a United States journalist was shot dead and another … Read more
Ukraine says more than 1,500 civilians have died in a near two-week siege, which has left the city without water or heat, and running out of food Attempts to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people have repeatedly failed EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian air strikes killed nine people at a military base outside Ukraine’s … Read more
President Zelensky has lashed out at NATO, EU, says ‘They Lack Courage’ to impose a no-fly zone. He said NATO member nations “lack the courage to come together for Ukraine” and that there is “no agreed position,” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday, lashed out at NATO nations, saying they … Read more
The ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine is about to materialise as Putin held a 75-Minute call with France and Germany on how to End War In Ukraine. In their conversation, both France and Germany reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as a condition for full negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Sumy is one of the cities in Ukraine which have come under heavy attack from Russian invaders Many Nigerian students stuck in the city have called for help in recent days EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 300 Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Ukraine have been successfully evacuated by the Federal Government. The returnees, … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that 1,300 Ukrainian troops have died in the conflict so far People in the city of Mariupol are said to be enduring freezing temperatures with no power, and little food and water EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 1300 Ukrainian troops have been killed since Russia invaded its pro-Western neighbour, the … Read more
Ukrainians in Melitopol erupted after Russian forces kidnapped Mayor in broad daylight. The abduction has sparked huge protests from local residents as Russia struggles to maintain control of regions they have seized. On Saturday, hundreds surrounded the administration building demanding the mayor’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, … Read more
Intense fighting is reported north west of Ukraine’s capital as reports suggest the bulk of Russian forces are now just 25km from the city Russia has accused Ukraine of rejecting nearly all its offers to provide humanitarian corridors from flash-point towns EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian forces have shelled a mosque in the southern … Read more
Ukrainian Mayor have been captured as Russian Troops inch towards capital, Kiev. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed his abduction on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol was kidnapped on Friday. He was abducted on Friday evening according to reports by Russian soldiers occupying the city. Read Also: Ukrainian … Read more
Ukrainian General has send strong warning to Vladimir Putin, noting that Russian soldiers have become ‘Dog Food’ as corpses litter Ukraine’s streets. General Dmytro Marchenko is leading the defence of Mykolaiv, a strategically important Ukrainian city, and has vowed that any invading Russian troops will become ‘dog food’ eaten in the streets by strays EKO … Read more
No fewer than 5,000 Nigerians, the majority of whom are students, are estimated to be living in Ukraine before the invasion So far, about four batches have arrived the country since they fled Ukraine to neighbouring Poland, Hungary and Romania EKO HOT BLOG reports that one hundred and twenty-three (123) more Nigerians who fled Ukraine … Read more
President Zelensky in a late night address has roundly rejected claims by Russia that Ukraine is developing chemical weapons Peace talks between the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia in Turkey end without any progress towards a ceasefire EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky has hit back at Russian claims that Ukraine is … Read more
Vladimir Putin is said to have furiously sacked eight top generals in anger over the slow pace of the Ukraine invasion. Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s security council, said eight Russian commanders have been fired since the start of the conflict amid heavy losses on the battlefield. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President, … Read more
Ukraine says continued Russian shelling has again stopped residents leaving the besieged city of Mariupol as well as Izyum near Kharkiv A maternity ward and a children’s ward have been destroyed in a Russian air strike on a hospital in the southern city of Mariupol EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has warned … Read more