Putin Set To ‘Mobilise Additional 2 Million’ People Including Women For War

Putin is reportedly set to mobilise an additional two million people, including women, for the war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly set to mobilise another two million soldiers – including 300,000 women – in a desperate attempt to fight Ukrainian forces. However, the Russian president’s spokesperson, Dmitry … Read more

Ukraine-Russia War: Putin Sympathises With The Families Of Fallen Soldiers

“We share your pain,” Russian President Vladimir Putin has told a group of mothers of Russian soldiers who have been fighting – and some of whom have been killed – in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that he said this in his opening remarks, “Nothing can replace the loss of a son.” EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians … Read more

Putin Facing ‘Tough Power Struggles’ In Russia

Putin is reportedly facing ‘tough power struggles in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin’s end could happen over the next six months as political opponents will soon realise the strategic mistake Russia has made in invading Ukraine, a retired US general warned. With the West’s economic sanctions hurting the country’s economy and Russian … Read more

War: Tech Giant Aims to Cut Ties With Russia

A technology giant famously known as “Russia’s Google” have cut ties with Russia over Ukraine’s invasion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the parent firm of Russia’s most prominent technology company, Yandex, wants to cut ties with the country to shield its new businesses from the fallout of the war in Ukraine, a potential setback to … Read more

Russia’s Parliament Approves Bill To Ban ‘LGBT Propaganda’

Russia’s lower house of parliament passed in the third reading amendments to a law on so-called “LGBT propaganda” on Thursday, expanding liability to all ages. Eko Hot Blog reports that the discriminatory law proposes to ban all Russians from promoting or “praising” homosexual relationships or publicly suggesting that they are “normal.” EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can … Read more

War: Putin ‘Fears He Will Be Assassinated’ After Humiliating Defeat To Ukraine

Vladimir Putin is reportedly ‘fearing that he will be assassinated’ after a humiliating defeat to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly ‘fearing for his life’ after Russian troops were forced to retreat from Kherson, a Kyiv official has claimed. The retreat was a humiliating blow to Putin’s army as … Read more

War: EU Officially Declares Russia A ‘State Sponsor Of Terrorism’ As Putin Launches Fresh Attacks On Ukraine

EU has officially declared Russia a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ after Putin ordered fresh attacks on Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Parliament has officially voted in favour of declaring Russia a “terrorist state.” Belgian MEP Guy Verhofstadt tweeted: “The European Parliament adopts a resolution declaring Russia a terrorist state. ‘Putin’s regime is a … Read more

War: Tension Soars As Poland Moves Missile Launchers To Border

War tension heightened after Poland moved missile launchers to the Ukrainian border. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Poland has agreed to deploy additional Patriot missile launchers from Germany near its border with Ukraine, the eastern European nation’s defence minister has said. The agreement comes after a missile blast on Polish soil last week which left … Read more

Russia: Major Volcanic Eruptions Imminent

Towering clouds of ash and glowing lava are spewing from two volcanoes on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and scientists say major eruptions could be on the way. Eko Hot Blog reports that the peninsula, which extends into the Pacific Ocean about 6,600 kilometers (4,000 miles) east of Moscow, is one of the world’s most concentrated areas … Read more

War: Zelensky’s Advisor Rules Out Russian Negotiations, Slams ‘Bizarre’ Idea

Volodymyr Zelensky’s advisor has ruled out negotiations with Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the idea of negotiations with Russia as a “bizarre” proposal. Mykhaylo Podolyak said a move towards a peace deal would be to “capitulate to the country that is losing” and something the … Read more

Russia Deploys Thermobaric ‘Vacuum Bomb’ In Ukraine

Russian mercenaries have unleashed vacuum bombs that can violently suck the air out of the lungs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s Wagner mercenaries have been recorded firing thermobaric weapons to strike Ukrainian positions in the east of the country where heavy fighting has broken out. Footage recorded in the Bakhmut area of Donetsk Oblast … Read more

Ukraine: “Almost Half Of Our Energy System Has Been Disabled,” Prime Minister Says

Almost half of Ukraine’s energy system has been disabled by Russian strikes, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told reporters Friday in Kyiv. Eko Hot Blog reports that Shmygal said, “Just on Nov. 15, Russia fired about 100 missiles at Ukrainian cities. Almost half of our energy system has been disabled.” EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Democrat Katie … Read more

Poland Confirms ‘Russian-made Missile’ Killed Two Citizens As NATO Schedules Emergency Meeting

Poland has confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” killed two people in a polish village. Eko Hot Blog reports that Poland’s foreign ministry has confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” fell on the village of Przewodów, which is near the border with Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Two Killed As Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland During Attack On Ukraine … Read more

Two Killed As Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland During Attack On Ukraine

Two people have been killed as Russian missiles crossed into Poland. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian missiles killed two people in Poland, according to a senior US intelligence official, who spoke with the AP news agency. EDITOR’S PICKS Zelensky Declares Kherson Liberation As ‘Beginning Of The End Of War’  Nigeria Places N5m Bounty On … Read more

War: ‘We Won’t Leave Anyone’ — Zelensky Vows To Liberate Ukraine

President Zelensky has vowed to liberate all of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday evening, spoke in his daily war update about the future of the war and promised to liberate more occupied land. It comes as Ukraine has secured a major victory as Russian troops have withdrawn from … Read more

Ukrainian Forces Enter Key City Of Kherson After Russian Troops’ Total Withdrawal

Ukrainian forces have entered the key city of Kherson after Russian troops’ total withdrawal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ukrainian forces swept into the key city of Kherson on Friday after Russian troops retreated. EDITOR’S PICKS Stunning Downfall: Crypto Giant FTX Files For Bankruptcy Buhari Cries Out For Help: Direct More Money To Helping Africa … Read more

Putin Has ‘Hands Over Red Button’ — Ukrainian MP

Ukrainian MP, Volodymyr Ariev, has revealed that Vladimir Putin has hands over the ‘red button’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Ariev discussed the possibility that Russian leader Vladimir Putin might use nuclear weapons. Mr Ariev claimed that it was difficult to know what Vladimir Putin could consider as his next move after his forces … Read more

Russia, US Set To Resume Nuclear Talks

Russia and the US are set to resume nuclear talks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Washington and Moscow are set to hold talks on resuming suspended nuclear arms control inspections. These were put on hold during the covid pandemic. A US State Department spokesman said negotiations on the inspections would take place “shortly”. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

War: Zelensky Slams Iran For ‘Lying’ Over Russia Support

Zelensky has lashed out at Iran for ‘lying’ over Russia’s support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Iran for “lying” and amplifying “terrorist cooperation” by supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. This comes after Iran admitted for the first time it had supplied drones to Moscow, but only before the invasion. … Read more