Putin Defends Ukraine War, Blames West At China Summit He made the remarks at the SCO summit attended by key allies. Moscow rejected ceasefire proposals, demanding territorial concessions Ukraine refuses. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday defended Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine, shifting blame to the West for triggering the conflict that has stretched for more … Read more
Putin Vows Retaliation After Drone Attack Hits Russian City Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised stronger military actions against Ukraine after a drone strike targeted the city of Kazan on Saturday, damaging a luxury apartment building but causing no reported injuries. The attack marked a significant escalation, with Kazan located about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded sharply to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s year-end press conference on Thursday, mocking the Kremlin leader with a crude remark in an online comment. During the conference, Putin praised the power of the Oreshnik, a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile that Russia recently launched at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. He also … Read more
Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members aboard were severely damaged in the Black Sea during a storm, resulting in an oil spill, Russian authorities have reported. Footage released by Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office shows one tanker, reportedly split in half and sinking, with oil streaks visible on the water’s surface. The other … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of potential attacks on decision-making centres in Kyiv using Russia’s newly unveiled ballistic missile, the “Oreshnik.” This threat follows a massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which Putin described as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed a “tough … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to “push Russia harder” during a speech marking 1,000 days since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “The more time he [Putin] has, the worse the conditions become,” Zelensky told a special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday, urging continued pressure to force Russia toward a “just … 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
Former President Donald Trump reportedly reminded Russian President Vladimir Putin of the substantial U.S. military presence in Europe during a recent phone call, emphasizing Washington’s strategic position amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This conversation marked the first direct communication between Trump and Putin since Trump’s presidential election victory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Russia has experienced its highest monthly casualty rate since the beginning of the Ukraine war, the UK’s Chief of Defence Staff has revealed to the BBC. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin reported that Russian forces sustained an average of around 1,500 dead and wounded each day in October, pushing total losses to 700,000 since the conflict … Read more
Ukraine has called on Mongolia to apprehend Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to the country. This marks the first time Putin will set foot in an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the court issued a warrant for his arrest. The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the unlawful deportation … 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 In a bold display of dissent, thousands of Russians gathered at polling stations nationwide to Russian protesters expected re-election of President Vladimir Putin. EDITOR’S PICKS: BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students Katsina Children Take To The Street, Protest Over Abductions, Killings Bandits Using Abducted Kaduna Pupils, Teachers As … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a bold statement, President Vladimir Putin has declared Russia’s readiness to utilize nuclear weapons if the United States resumes nuclear testing. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells For Over N10,000 Osimhen Misses Chance To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died. The Russian prison service disclosed the development Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost consciousness. It said it was investigating his “sudden death.” In a statement, the Federal Penitentiary Service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States (U.S.) has expressed its concern on a Russian envoy’s announcement that Moscow will reverse its approval of a 1996 treaty that banned it from testing nuclear weapons. Editor’s Pick Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia’s Kursk North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Arrives In Russia For Talks With Putin … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin reportedly spoke on the phone on Tuesday with Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, to discuss the crisis in the Republic of Niger. Goita confirmed his conversation with Putin in a post on his official Twitter page. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You Are Not Competent To Criticise Tinubu’s Reforms’ … Read more
Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Since the war started, several Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed, with key infrastructure destroyed. The Russian president was constantly accused of war crimes in Ukraine before the ICC sought his arrest. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for … Read more
They are to discuss comprehensive partnership and strategic co-operation Western countries have warned Beijing against supplying Moscow with weapons A number of important bilateral documents are expected to be signed Eko Hot Blog reports that China’s President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow next week to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials say. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new commander to lead his forces in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gen. Valery Gerasimov will take over from Sergei Surovikin, the country’s Defense Ministry said on Telegram Wednesday, a change that comes as the Kremlin’s forces appeared close to a breakthrough in bitter fighting on the … Read more
Russia confirmed over 60 Russian soldiers killed in Ukrainian rocket attacks. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 63 Russian soldiers were killed after Ukrainian rockets struck a building housing service members in an occupied city in Donetsk, Ukraine, early on New Year’s Day. EDITOR’S PICKS War: Putin Issues Another Nuclear Threat As He Prepares … Read more