Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that his military’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk region is now holding down 50,000 Russian troops. In his daily address, Zelensky stated that the incursion is significantly hindering Moscow’s ability to launch attacks within Ukraine, which has been a primary objective of the operation despite skepticism from some Western … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his highly anticipated “victory plan” to Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday, calling for national unity during a critical period leading up to the November 5 presidential election in the United States, Ukraine’s key ally. With Russian forces advancing in the east and the prospect of a harsh winter with power shortages, Zelensky … 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
Three days into Ukraine’s cross-border offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the need for Moscow to experience the repercussions of its actions. In his Thursday evening address, Zelensky stated that, “Russia brought the war to our land and should feel what it has done,” without explicitly mentioning the ongoing Ukrainian … Read more
Zelensky has vowed that “Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut as long as they can”. Zelensky made the vow on Friday during a summit in Kyiv with EU leaders. Zelensky has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has said “Ukraine will not give up” … 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
Ukraine has been plunged into darkness following Russian air strikes on grid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukrainian authorities have warned people in the capital Kyiv to expect longer power cuts, lasting more than four hours, because of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Rolling blackouts are hitting not only Kyiv but also central regions … Read more
Zelensky has slammed Israel’s neutrality in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Israel’s neutrality in the Ukraine war, saying the decision by its leaders not to support Kyiv with weaponry has encouraged Russia’s military partnership with Iran. Addressing a conference on Monday organised by … Read more
After Series Of Setbacks, Putin Appoints New General To Lead Ukraine Offensive EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian defence ministry on Saturday, said Sergey Surovikin had been appointed “commander of the Joint Grouping of Forces in the areas of the special military operation”, using the Kremlin’s term for the offensive. The development came … Read more
Putin is poised to launch deadly attacks on UK’s ‘critical infrastructure’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly plotting deadly cyber attacks against critical UK infrastructure, including power grids. Clandestine operations carried out with the help of sleeper agents already hiding in the system could even pose a risk to life, … Read more
Putin’s dream of victory is slipping away as thousands of russian troops flee Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hundreds of Russian troops are reportedly fleeing Ukraine. “The truth is on our side and truth is strength!” Vladimir Putin boomed into a microphone on Red Square last week, after a grand ceremony at which he … Read more
Russian Army Maps Show Major Retreats In Ukraine’s Kherson Region EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian defence ministry maps show rapid pullbacks in the key Kherson region amid Ukraine army’s counteroffensive. Russia’s forces occupying Ukraine’s southern Black Sea region of Kherson have suffered serious territorial losses to Kyiv’s troops over recent days, maps … Read more
Putin Seen ‘In Crippling Pain’ As New Worrying Sign Fuels Fresh Cancer Claim EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin is reportedly in crippling pain as he continues to be affected by ill-health. Rumours have persisted circulating about the health of Russia’s leader, despite firm Kremlin denials. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Russia In … Read more
Putin In Panic Mode As Ukraine Forces Advance Into Occupied Territory EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, said Russia are growing increasingly worried as Ukraine prepares to take more Russian occupied land in the region of Donbas. Zelensky said “The occupiers are clearly in a panic,” in a … Read more
Houses Flooded As Missile Hits Major Ukraine Dam EKO HOT BLOG reports that officials in the southern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih say 112 houses have been flooded after Russian missiles hit a major reservoir dam nearby. Residents of as many as 22 streets in two districts were urged to evacuate, city head … Read more
Ukraine has vowed to drive out Russian army as US readies more military aid EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukrainian forces have vowed to free all of its territories, calling on the West to speed up deliveries of weapons to back the dramatic advance. Since Moscow abandoned its main bastion in northeastern … Read more
Zelensky Blames Blackout In Ukraine On Targeted Russian Attacks EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia aims to “deprive people of light and heat” by causing power cuts across eastern Ukraine in revenge for a Ukrainian counter-offensive. The blackouts have reportedly affected around nine million people in eastern regions … Read more
Russian Strikes Hit Naval Base, Kill Top Ukrainian Grain Tycoon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oleksiy Vadatursky, one of Ukraine’s richest businessmen and owner of agriculture company Nibulon, and his wife have been killed in their home in a “massive” Russian shelling of the southern city of Mykolaiv. Russian missiles crushed the southern … Read more
Ukraine Labels Russia “Terrorist State” Following Death Tweet EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has labelled Russia a “terrorist state” after Moscow’s UK embassy tweeted that Ukrainian Azov battalion soldiers deserved a “humiliating death” by hanging. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles … Read more
Boris Johnson Honours Zelensky With Award For Leadership. Johnson says Churchill’s spirit ‘walking with Zelensky’… 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 Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin Appears To Admit Defeat In Battle … Read more