Putin told U.S. officials he plans to seize Donbas within 3–4 months, according to Zelensky. At least 23 civilians killed in Russian airstrike on a pension queue in Donetsk region. Zelensky warns Russia’s full offensive could cost “a million lives” if left unchecked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has … Read more
Russia launched 810 drones in largest attack since the war began. A government building in Kyiv was hit for the first time. An infant and a young woman were among the casualties in Kyiv. Russia has carried out its biggest aerial assault since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, deploying … Read more
Mitch McConnell says the current era is “the most dangerous since before World War II,” citing echoes of 1930s isolationism. He criticises Trump’s tariff policies, comparing them to those that worsened the Great Depression. McConnell calls for stronger US preparedness against threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Ex-US Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, … Read more
Trump says he isn’t seeking the Nobel Peace Prize, but wants to stop wars and save lives. He’s working behind the scenes to help secure peace between Russia and Ukraine. His team continues to campaign for his recognition, calling him a top contender. US President Donald Trump has played down talks suggesting he is eyeing … Read more
Trump warns Putin of possible consequences over Ukraine decisions. Putin open to talks with Zelenskyy, but insists on Moscow hosting. Ukraine rejects Moscow’s conditions, demands serious negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a subtle warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President issues … Read more
Trump suggests China, Russia, and North Korea may be forming an alliance against the US. Xi Jinping avoids mentioning the US during a key speech at a military parade in Beijing. Trump expresses confidence that China will not confront the US militarily due to America’s superior strength. US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe … Read more
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
Russia Launches Missile attack on Ukraine Missiles Hit a private home injuring a woman Ukraine Launches its own Attack in retailation Russia launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine overnight, deploying missiles and drones across multiple regions. The attack resulted in successful strikes in the eastern parts of the country and near the capital, Kyiv, though … Read more
Russia and Ukraine exchange 300 prisoners in a UAE-brokered deal. Freed Russian troops receive medical care in Belarus; Ukraine remains silent. Rising POW numbers fuel concerns as Russia gains ground on the battlefield. Russia and Ukraine have conducted a large-scale prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 150 captured soldiers, according to the Russian Ministry of … Read more
38 killed after being hit by Russian air defence while diverting across the Caspian Sea. Apologizes to Azerbaijan but stops short of accepting Russian responsibility. Ukraine accuses Russia of disinformation as survivors recount the tragedy. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the downing of an Azerbaijani commercial … Read more
North Korean Troops Face Heavy Losses in Ukraine War North Korean soldiers aiding Russia in Ukraine are reportedly used as “expendable” forces. White House confirms high casualties from ineffective “human wave” tactics. Many soldiers are allegedly taking their own lives to avoid capture. The White House has accused Russia and North Korea of treating North … Read more
Ukrainian forces capture first North Korean prisoner of war since Pyongyang sent troops to support Russia. Photo of wounded soldier circulates, confirming North Korean involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been deployed to assist Russia in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean soldier … Read more
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion; 14 crew rescued, 2 missing. The vessel, under sanctions, was transporting cranes and other cargo reportedly bound for Vladivostok. Cause of the explosion remains unknown; ship sank near Spain and Algeria on Tuesday morning. A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made an unanticipated visit to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, becoming only the third Western leader to meet Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago. Fico, a vocal critic of the European Union’s support for Ukraine during the conflict, stated that … Read more
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had taken control of two villages in eastern Ukraine as part of its ongoing military campaign. The Russian defense ministry stated on Telegram that its troops had seized Lozova in Kharkiv and Krasnoye, known in Ukraine as Sontsivka. Krasnoye lies near Kurakhove, a key resource area that Russia … Read more
A group of energy advocates and socio-economic activists has condemned the collapse of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, just weeks after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) claimed it had been restreamed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Energy Reforms Advocates and Socio-Economic Activists, led by Dr. Thomas Zion Godknows, at a press conference … 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
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a 29-year-old Uzbek national in connection with the assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking military figure and head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces, as well as his assistant. The attack occurred early Tuesday outside Kirillov’s residential building in Moscow when a remotely detonated … Read more
The coldest countries in the world are known for their diverse weather conditions and harsh low temperatures, yet they are also rich in culture and natural beauty. Eko Hot Blog reports that despite their frigid climates, residents in these countries embrace the cold season by engaging in various outdoor activities such as snowboarding, skiing, and … Read more
Russia’s nuclear company, Rosatom, is selling its shares in uranium mining operations in Kazakhstan to Chinese companies, highlighting China’s increasing influence in Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s main uranium company. Kazatomprom, announced the news on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, which shares borders with Russia and China, is home to the world’s largest uranium reserves. According to the company, Uranium … Read more