US President-elect Donald Trump has made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win at the poll. This is as he signaled his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Russian President, Vladimir Putin. In the cabinet pick, his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will serve as his White House chief of … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that the war with Russia could end sooner than anticipated. “I believe we are closer to peace than we think, but we must remain strong,” he told ABC News. Zelensky plans to present a strategy to U.S. President Joe Biden that will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s military, rather than … Read more
As Russia’s local and regional elections came to a close on Sunday, early vote counts has indicated a resounding victory for President Vladimir Putin’s loyalists. Across the country, Kremlin-backed candidates were poised to sweep all 21 gubernatorial races, as well as legislative assembly seats in 13 regions and city council positions. In the midst of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a defiant victory speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed that Russia “cannot be intimidated” as he hailed his re-election triumph that paves the way for him to potentially become the longest-serving leader in over 200 years. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Pyongyang, the Kremlin has said. The meeting, which will be the first between the two leaders, is expected to take place in the coming weeks. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, to discuss weapons sales and joint military exercises. The meeting comes as North Korea has increased its missile tests in recent months, partly in response to joint exercises between the US, South … Read more
Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed any suggestions regarding negotiations with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. According to Zelensky, he considers it a waste of time and useless in response to French President, Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion. Russia should be defeated not crushed, he reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the … 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
Putin Fires Another General Amid Ongoing Tensions Within Russian Military EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s Defence Ministry has announced that General Dmitry Bulgakov had been “transferred to another role” and will be replaced by Col Gen Mikhail Mizintsev. General Bulgakov is not the first senior military to be fired, as it has … Read more
Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the EU over Ukraine’s Aid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the European Union over its ongoing military aid for Ukraine, accusing Brussels of “endangering the security of the continent” in doing so. The news comes … Read more
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
Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks. This coming hours after the Russian warship sank following a fire outbreak. EDITOR’S PICK Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin Appears To Admit Defeat In Battle For Kiev Women, Children Queue To Return To Ukraine At Polish Train … Read more
Boris Johnson condemns Russia’s attack on train station as death toll hits 50. Johnson has condemned Russia’s ‘war crime’ attack on Ukrainian civilians who were trying to flee at a train station. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine: Fifty Killed In Train Station Strike As Civilians Flee Women, Children Queue To Return To Ukraine At Polish Train Station … Read more
Ukrainians in Melitopol erupted after Russian forces kidnapped Mayor in broad daylight. The abduction has sparked huge protests from local residents as Russia struggles to maintain control of regions they have seized. On Saturday, hundreds surrounded the administration building demanding the mayor’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, … Read more
Ukrainian General has send strong warning to Vladimir Putin, noting that Russian soldiers have become ‘Dog Food’ as corpses litter Ukraine’s streets. General Dmytro Marchenko is leading the defence of Mykolaiv, a strategically important Ukrainian city, and has vowed that any invading Russian troops will become ‘dog food’ eaten in the streets by strays EKO … Read more
The peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have reached certain agreements on a cease-fire as the war between the two nations enters its ninth day. Russia and Ukraine met for the second time at Belarusian borders on Thursday and agreed that the two sides should provide for a number of humanitarian issues. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Ukrainian Football Association of has obliged FIFA and UEFA to postpone their 2022 World Cup qualifier against Scotland on March 24 amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The match between Ukraine and Scotland will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the winner of the match will tackle Austria or … Read more
Russia troops have attacked Ukraine’s former Capital, killed 11, dozens Injured amid peace talks. The key issue of the peace talks is on immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 11 civilians have been killed in Russian shelling on Ukraine’s former capital and second most populated … Read more
The feud between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is a long-standing debate that everyone must pay drastic attention to. Prior to the crisis, Putin had undermined the notion of Ukraine as an independent nation. He also launched a barrage of accusations against the government in Kyiv that were widely seen … Read more