Putin Issues Terrifying Warning After Finland Announces Bid To Join NATO. Russia’s ambassador to the EU has said there will be a ‘military and technical’ response to Finland joining NATO. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover … Read more
Ukraine began the process of applying to join the EU in February this year, four days after Russia’s invasion Macron said a “parallel European community” should be considered instead, rather than suspending the EU’s strict membership criteria… EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of … Read more
The bombing came as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell were in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine Russia’s defence ministry said suggestions that it had carried out the attack on Ukraine were “absolutely untrue” EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians … Read more
The United States (US), has warned China against helping Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. On Monday, the US warned allies that China had suggested it was open to a move to provide military and economic support to Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, Monday revealed that China will face consequences if … 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
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’s president Zelensky has pleaded with the European Union to “prove that you are with us” in an impassioned speech that received standing applause and brought the interpreter close to tears. President Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament via video link as many in the EU chamber wore Ukraine’s yellow and blue in support. EKO HOT … Read more
The peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended fruitless after Putin ordered another major strike. Ukrainian parliament member, Rudik, revealed that Monday’s negotiations between her country and Russia at the Belarus-Ukraine border only ended in “heavier airstrikes in Kyiv. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rudik, who recently released photographs of herself preparing to go enter … Read more
Ukrainian President has demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and withdrawal of troops. The President made the request on Monday as a Kyiv delegation arrived for talks with Russian negotiators on the fifth day of the Kremlin’s offensive against the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he also demanded an “immediate” European Union membership for Ukraine. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his courageous nation defiance have inspired and shamed the United States and the European Union. President Zelensky’s heroism has also touched people across the world and set off a torrent of smaller gestures of support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that five days into Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President … 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
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
President Buhari called for collaboration to address the effects of the pandemic… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the designation of Nigeria as one of the six countries in Africa designated as manufacturing bases for the COVID-19 vaccine. The President spoke on Friday in Brussels, Belgium, while contributing to the Roundtable … Read more
Johnson will phone Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK is considering offering to double its number of troops deployed in Eastern Europe, as ministers weigh up options to increase pressure on Russia amid heightened tensions over Ukraine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the possible deployment would … Read more
Keïta led Mali for seven years until 2020, when he was ousted in a coup after huge anti-government protests… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ousted President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, has died aged 76. Last year he suffered a minor stroke but the cause of his death was not immediately clear. He died … Read more
The former prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned on Sunday amid a political deadlock… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, Norway, Britain and the European Union have warned Sudan’s military against appointing their own prime minister, saying it would risk plunging the nation into conflict. The countries said they would not support a prime … Read more
The official said the curbs were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of cases… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US is ready to lift a travel ban it imposed on eight southern African nations over a new coronavirus strain. The White House said the 29 November measure, affecting South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, … Read more
EU Slaps New Sanctions on Belarus as Border Crisis Worsens NATO’s warning comes only days after Russia and Belarus demonstrated their military power in combined parachute manoeuvres near Poland. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as military movements and accusations continue to stress a fragile political order in the area, the European Union has announced further … Read more
EU Slams Belarus for Lying to Migrant as Border Crisis Worsens Some 4,500 migrants are currently at the border near Kuznica trying to cross into Poland from Belarus EKO HOT BLOG reports that thousands of refugees have built up impromptu camps along the border between Poland and Belarus, as criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko … Read more