Russian troops are discussing mass exodus from the frontline in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russians are moving to discuss the mass desertion of Vladimir Putin’s military force, according to an intercepted call from the frontline, as the Kremlin leader struggles to maintain a grip on his own troops. An intercepted phone call between … Read more
Pope Francis broke down in tears during public prayer for Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis broke down and cried on Thursday during a public speech in Rome, forcing the 85-year-old head of the Catholic Church to stop and compose himself for around 30 seconds. Pope Francis broke down in public on Thursday as … Read more
Vladimir Putin has modified Iranian drones for cold weather to launch a fresh attack on Ukrainian cities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin has launched Iranian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities for the first time in three weeks after ordering them to be modified to operate in freezing temperatures. There had been no attacks … Read more
Kremlin has said it is up to President Zelensky to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has said it is up to Volodymyr Zelensky to end the conflict in the country, hinting at the terms Kyiv has continued to reject. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that “(Ukrainian President Volodymyr) … Read more
Putin has alleged that only Russia can ‘protect Ukraine from Polish invasion.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Poland has grand designs on Ukraine and has made the bold claim that Russia is the country’s only saving grace. According to Faytuks News, Putin claims that Russia is the only … Read more
Putin has warned that the ‘threat of nuclear war is on the rise.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin has warned that the threat of a nuclear war has risen. He also proclaimed that his country has the best nuclear weapons in the world in a stark warning about the growing threat of a … Read more
Defiant Zelensky visited Ukraine soldiers near frontline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region, which Russia claims as its own after a sham referendum. The area – particularly around the town of Bakhmut – is now the main focus of fierce fighting after Ukraine’s forces … Read more
Macron has handed Vladimir Putin a trump card. EKO HOT BLOG reports that French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that the West should think of “guarantees” to give Russia when the Ukraine war is over. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the West should think of “guarantees” to give Vladimir Putin after the war, … Read more
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles on the Ukrainian power grid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia unleashed a new wave of airstrikes at Ukraine, aimed at destroying the power grid. Significant disruption to the power grid was reported, mainly in the east. In the south, Odesa was without power. Ukraine says four people … Read more
Several people have been killed in explosions at two Russian military airfields, according to reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fuel tanker exploded, killing three and injuring six in an airfield near the city Ryazan, south-east of Moscow, Russian state media is reporting. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick” US Approves … Read more
Russian soldiers are reportedly ‘dying of hypothermia’ in Ukraine due to ‘inadequate’ kit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has been facing accusations of throwing its troops into Ukraine without appropriate training and equipment to cope with the arrival of brutal winter conditions. Russia has been suffering crushing push-backs from Ukraine’s defence forces, who last month … Read more
Some Ukrainian civilians have been allegedly hanged by Russians in Luhansk. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Photos of Ukrainian civilians allegedly hanged in the Luhansk region were posted online this morning. Activist Serhii Sternenko published the photos of people allegedly hanged by the occupiers for cooperating with the AFU. EDITOR’S PICKS War: Ukraine Hits Russian … Read more
A Russian insider has revealed that Vladimir Putin is critically ill’ with ‘Parkinson’s and Cancer’ disease leaving him Unstable. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President has been reportedly suffering from Parkinson’s in a “rapidly deteriorating” health situation. According to political analyst Valery Solovey, Putin is suffering from a number of critical illnesses, including … Read more
Zelensky has slammed £48 per barrel price cap implemented by western allies on Russian oil. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the £48 per barrel price cap on seaborne Russian crude oil is “weak”. The move by allies is an attempt to prevent countries from paying over £48 per … Read more
Satellite images have indicated that Vladimir Putin is planning a ‘new massive attack’ on Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that satellite images suggest Russia is planning a “new massive attack” on Ukraine. Weeks after much of Kyiv’s power grid was destroyed by Moscow’s forces, more air strikes could be on their way. EDITOR’S PICKS War: … Read more
Joe Biden has vowed to speak with Vladimir Putin face-to-face if he ends the ongoing war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has vowed to hold a face-to-face showdown with Vladimir Putin but only if he agrees to pull out of Ukraine and end the war. Mr. Biden said he … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron said he does not believe allies should push Ukrainians into a compromise with Russia that would “not be acceptable for them.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the French president said in response to a question about a possible end to the war, “We will never urge the Ukrainians to make a compromise which … Read more
The Russian economy is on the verge of collapsing after war spending. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin is facing a crisis of support within his inner circle as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has drained Kremlin funds. President Putin initially outlined plans to swiftly seize Kyiv and annex the entirety of Ukraine within … Read more
War experts have warned that Putin could launch a Christmas offensive on Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a defence expert, Major General Tim Cross, has said Russia could launch an offensive before Christmas to force Ukraine to sit at the negotiating table. An “unusual” level of high activity has been spotted by satellites at … Read more
US President Joe Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as “sick” and said that there’s only one rational way to end the war in Ukraine — for Putin to “pull out” of the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden, during a news conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, … Read more