At least two people have died, and dozens have been injured after a car drove into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, local authorities reported. The incident left at least 68 injured, including 15 with serious injuries, according to a statement from the city of Magdeburg. Among the deceased are an adult and a … 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
Scholz denounces EU weakening as self-destructive before June elections. Rising support for nationalist parties sparks EU unity concerns. Scholz stresses EU solidarity amid geopolitical challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticized attempts to undermine the European Union, labeling such efforts as both self-destructive and irresponsible. EDITOR’S PICK Admiring President Bola … Read more
German has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. In an interview with a German newspaper, Olaf Scholz warned against a bidding war for weapons. Ukraine had asked allied nations to create a “fighter jet coalition” to bolster their capabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the German chancellor has ruled out sending fighter jets to … Read more
Germany has finally bowed to International pressure and is now set to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Leopard 2s are made in Germany and Berlin needs to approve their export. After international pressure, Mr Scholz has decided to send at least 14 Leopard 2s to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that German Chancellor, Olaf … Read more
A Russian strike has killed at least two people in a Ukrainian residential building as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to escalate. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two people have been killed by Russian strikes in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Terrorism After Crimea Bridge Explosion Russia-Ukraine … Read more
Ukraine says 14 missiles were fired at the Kyiv region on Sunday, but the strikes extended far beyond the city4 Other areas included the central city of Cherkasy, where one person died, and the north-eastern Kharkiv region EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In … Read more
European leaders Back Ukraine’s Bid To Apply For EU Membership. Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Mario Draghi and Klaus Iohannis gave qualified support for Kyiv’s bid to join the European Union on Thursday. 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 … Read more
Ukraine had come under attack from a barrage of shellings after Russia launched an offensive on Thursday Many countries in the West, including Germany have slammed Russia with several sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany on Saturday dramatically ramped up its backing for Ukraine’s battle against Russia, approving weapons … Read more
Moscow says it is moving troops away from the Ukrainian border after the completion of military exercises… Russia has repeatedly denied planning to invade Ukraine, despite having amassed well over 100,000 troops near the border EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has said disclosed that Russia’s claim that it is moving troops away … Read more
The handover of power marks an end to Merkel’s 31-year political career EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany’s new chancellor, bringing Angela Merkel’s historic 16-year reign as leader to an end. He was voted in by the German parliament, where his three-party coalition has a substantial majority, and … Read more