The UK is to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to bolster the country’s war effort, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that he spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call on Saturday, during which he confirmed he would send the equipment and additional artillery systems. EDITOR’S PICKS US: … Read more
Putin has been accused of ‘stealing Wagner’s victory’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has been accused of “stealing the victory” of the controversial mercenary Wagner group. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of the salt mining town of Soledar in a key victory for the tyrant’s siege of nearby Bakhmut … Read more
Russia has alleged that it has captured the salt-mining town of Soledar in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s military says it has captured the Ukrainian salt-mine town of Soledar after a long battle, calling it an “important” step for its offensive. The victory would allow Russian troops to push on to the nearby … Read more
Ukraine has blown up three Russian control centres. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian forces have struck three Russian control centres in the last few days of fighting, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces’ latest update on Thursday. They reported that Ukraine’s rocket and artillery forces hit three Russian control centres, three … Read more
Russian Generals have been forced to back the Wagner Group over an ‘internal power play’ for Bakhmut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wagner Group mercenary fighters have stubbornly fought to capture Soledar and Bakhmut for months with little success, refusing to move troops despite the two cities being of little “strategic value” to the Kremlin. … Read more
Royal Navy has tracked a Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Russian missile frigate armed with deadly hypersonic bombs is currently being tracked by the Royal Navy in the North Sea as it sails dangerously close to the UK. The HMS Portland is monitoring the Russian-guided missile frigate Admiral … Read more
UK tanks are set to open up the third Ukraine front and cut off Crimea. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian forces could be set to use the British Challenger 2 battle tanks, one of the three most sophisticated combat vehicles in the world, to split the frontline in two, severing communication and supply lines … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new commander to lead his forces in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gen. Valery Gerasimov will take over from Sergei Surovikin, the country’s Defense Ministry said on Telegram Wednesday, a change that comes as the Kremlin’s forces appeared close to a breakthrough in bitter fighting on the … Read more
Putin’s close ally has alleged that Russia ‘is at war with Britain and US,’ not Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s security council secretary, Nikolai Patrushev, has said the war in Ukraine has become “a military confrontation between Russia and NATO, and above all the US and Britain.” Patrushev, who is one of Putin’s … Read more
Putin has been forced to ‘tear up plans’ following a deadly attack by the Ukrainian forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has suffered yet another huge blow after Russia was reportedly forced into a huge change over the transport of their war vehicles following an attack by Ukrainian forces. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
China has reiterated the call for peace talks to end the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that China has instructed Russia to make efforts to peacefully settle the crisis in Ukraine in the latest call between the two nations, the Chinese foreign ministry reported. China’s newly appointed foreign minister, Qin Gang, spoke … Read more
Russian fighter jets have been spotted in Belarus ahead of a “joint tactical flight exercise.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian military planes have started to arrive in Belarus ahead of a “joint tactical flight exercise,” sparking fears that the northern border of Ukraine could be under threat. The first “aviation component from the Military … Read more
Putin is preparing to mobilise additional 500,000 troops for war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is planning to mobilise 500,000 troops but if they don’t succeed, it will lead to Vladimir Putin’s collapse, Ukrainian intelligence chiefs has claimed. Vadym Skibitsky, Ukraine’s deputy military intelligence chief, said would be used in attacks over … Read more
Ukraine has placed dozens of Russian artists and public figures on the sanctions list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has placed dozens of Russian artists and other public figures on a sanctions list, according to a decree published by the president’s office. The announcement on Saturday listed big names from the world of opera, … Read more
Putin has lauded the Russian Orthodox Church for backing troops in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Vladimir Putin on Saturday lauded the Russian Orthodox Church for supporting Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine in an Orthodox Christmas message designed to rally people behind his vision of modern Russia. The Kremlin issued Putin’s message after … Read more
Russia has ended its self-proclaimed ceasefire and vowed to press ahead in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire and vowed to push on with combat until it reaches a victory over its neighbour. President Vladimir Putin had on Friday ordered a 36-hour ceasefire along the line of contact … Read more
The US has announced a fresh round of military assistance packages for Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has announced a new $3.75bn military assistance package to help Ukraine and its neighbours on NATO’s eastern flank as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on. The latest tranche of assistance will include for the … Read more
Russians have been accused of opening fire despite Putin’s ceasefire order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a unilateral ceasefire called by Vladimir Putin appears to have had little effect on the ground, with Ukrainian officials accusing Russians of opening fire in several areas. A Ukrainian rescue worker was killed in a Russian strike, while Russian … Read more
In a recent interview, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence hinted at a possible end date for his country’s war with Russia. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, said in an interview shared on Wednesday that he expects the “hottest” fighting between Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir … Read more
Putin is currently under pressure after Ukraine’s missile strike killed dozens of Russian troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that HIMARS missile strikes have killed 63 Russian servicemen, Russian defence chiefs have confirmed in a huge blow to President Vladimir Putin. A statement issued by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defense said: “The Kyiv regime struck … Read more