Russia is grappling with a severe demographic decline that threatens its economic and developmental ambitions. To counter the shrinking workforce, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for migrants in a recent interview with state news agency RIA Novosti. “We have a tense demographic situation. We live in the largest country in the world, but … Read more
Vladimir Putin has approved updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, outlining expanded conditions for the potential use of its nuclear arsenal. The revised policy now states that an attack from a non-nuclear state, if supported by a nuclear-armed power, will be treated as a collective assault on Russia. This marks a significant shift in Russia’s military … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized a recent phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as opening a “Pandora’s box” that undermines international efforts to isolate the Russian leader. “This is exactly what Putin has been wanting for a long time: it is extremely important for him … Read more
The Kremlin has dismissed a report by The Washington Post alleging that former U.S. President and current president-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday, urging him not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Democratic candidate and current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – Hezbollah Chief EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has formally acknowledged Vladimir Putin as a contender for the presidential elections scheduled for March, a contest in which he is highly expected to emerge victorious. At 71 years old, Putin has been at the helm of Russia since the beginning of the 21st century, securing victory in four presidential … Read more
Russia accuses the US of being behind an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, calling it a “planned terrorist attack”. The US denies any involvement and calls the allegations from Moscow “ludicrous”. Tensions between the two nations are at their lowest point since the Cold War and threaten to escalate into an all-out conflict. EKO … Read more
Vladimir Putin is mulling what ‘further steps’ to take against Britain over Nord stream attack allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is considering what “further steps” to take against Britain after alleging that the UK was responsible for an attack on the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “Our intelligence … Read more
Ukraine Retakes Part Of Regions Russia Claims To Annex EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine said it had retaken full control of a key eastern city on Sunday, handing the Kremlin another stinging setback just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed that the area would belong to his country forever. The recapture … Read more
Putin Grants Russian Citizenship To US Whistleblower Snowden EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to famous whistleblower Edward Snowden. Snowden fled the US in 2013 after exposing the scale of secret surveillance conducted by government’s across the world. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As … Read more
Occupied Ukraine Areas Call For Urgent Referendums To Join Russia EKO HOT BLOG reports that four areas of Ukraine under Moscow’s control have announced plans for urgent so-called referendums on joining Russia, which would pave the way for Russian annexation. Russia’s invasion has stalled in recent months and Ukraine has recaptured swathes of … Read more
Xi and Putin To Discuss Ukraine War At Meeting EKO HOT BLOG reports that China’s leader Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will discuss the war in Ukraine and other “international and regional topics” at their meeting later this week. The two will meet in Uzbekistan at a summit that will show an … Read more
Russia Stops Gas Supplies To Germany EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has halted gas deliveries to Germany via a key pipeline for an indefinite period, after saying Friday it had found problems in a key piece of equipment, a development that will worsen Europe’s energy crisis. Russian gas giant Gazprom said Friday … Read more
Ukrainian Army pays hefty cost to retake territory from Russians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian soldiers are paying a heavy price as they retake Russian-held territories in their continuous effort to defeat Kremlin, a news report has claimed. Ukrainian forces have claimed that despite having recaptured a number of villages previously under … Read more
Russia Blames Ukraine For Death Of Daughter Of Putin’s Ally EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s FSB security services said Monday that Ukraine was behind a car bombing in the outskirts of Moscow that killed the daughter of hard-line Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin. Dugin — an outspoken ultranationalist intellectual and a vocal supporter of … Read more
Ukraine: Russia To Allow Inspectors At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant – Putin EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said UN officials will be granted permission to visit and inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex. The Kremlin made the announcement after a call between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron. EDITOR’S … Read more
As well as the 92 who have already been charged by Russia, some 96 people, including 51 armed forces commanders, are wanted… The International Criminal Court (ICC), which has described Ukraine as a “crime scene”, has also sent a team of investigators and forensics experts there EDITOR’S PICK Presidency Responds To Video Of Terrorists Flogging … Read more
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Putin said Moscow was open to resuming dialogue with Kyiv, according to the Kremlin The Ukrainian president earlier said he was not “eager” for talks, but added they would likely be necessary to end the conflict EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC … Read more