The IMF has urged Nigeria to use clear policy decisions to tame inflation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has implored Nigeria and other countries to make clear policy decisions for price stability amid rising inflationary pressures. EDITOR’S PICKS Buckingham Palace Announces Date For King Charles III’s Coronation WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala … Read more
Deadly explosions have rocked the centre of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, for the first time in months as Russia ramps up its onslaught. Eko Hot Blog reports that deadly missile strikes on Monday hit multiple cities across Ukraine, including strikes on the capital Kyiv for the first time in months. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Accuses … Read more
Putin has accused Ukraine of terrorism after the Crimea bridge explosion. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of attacking the Kerch Bridge—a strategic bridge that links his country to Russian-annexed Crimea. EDITOR’S PICK Massive Explosion Cripples Bridge Linking Russia To Crimea Amid War In Ukraine Ukraine Crisis: Russia In … Read more
A massive explosion has crippled a strategic bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea amid the war in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that a truck bomb caused the fire and collapse of sections of Kerch Bridge. EDITOR’S PICK War: Putin Poised To Launch Deadly Attacks On UK’s ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As … 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
A Belarusian activist as well as Russian and Ukraine human rights groups have won the 2022 Nobel Prize for Peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that detained activist Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, Russian human rights organisation, Memorial, and Ukrainian group, the Center for Civil Liberties, were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS French … Read more
EU has agreed on a new price cap for Russian oil. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union countries, on Wednesday, agreed to impose a price cap on Russian oil and other new sanctions after Moscow illegally annexed four regions in Ukraine amid its monthslong war, EU officials said. Diplomats struck the deal … Read more
Ukraine Retakes Part Of Regions Russia Claims To Annex EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine said it had retaken full control of a key eastern city on Sunday, handing the Kremlin another stinging setback just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed that the area would belong to his country forever. The recapture … 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
‘We Have To Stop Him’— Expert Reveals Next European Region Putin Planning To Attack EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ben Hodges, former commanding general of the United States Army, has revealed that Vladimir Putin is planning to invade another European region if he is successful in Ukraine. This online news platform had reported … Read more
Putin Signs Decree Officially Annexing 2 Ukrainian Regions As Independent States EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree which will officially recognise the two Ukrainian regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson as independent states following sham referendums. Putin has always asserted that the so-called disputed territories in the … Read more
Russian Propagandists Turn On Putin Over Mobilisation Order EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian warmonger, Margarita Simonyan has been among those to criticise Vladimir Putin’s mobilisation order which hopes to call up 300,000 additional troops. The plan to bring in 300,000 additional troops has been slammed after recruitment officers reportedly attempted to draft … 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
Ex-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi Defends Russian War On Ukrain EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Italian PM, Silvio Berlusconi, has defended Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, saying Russia’s leader was “pushed” into the conflict. The 85-year-old said Russian troops were meant to replace the government with “decent people” then leave. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine … Read more
Zelensky Demands ‘Just Punishment’ For Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine At UN Summit EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United Nations (UN), for “just punishment” for Russia’s crime against his nation. Zelensky made the call while addressing the United Nations General Assembly by video. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Occupied Ukraine Areas Call For Urgent Referendums To Join Russia EKO HOT BLOG reports that four areas of Ukraine under Moscow’s control have announced plans for urgent so-called referendums on joining Russia, which would pave the way for Russian annexation. Russia’s invasion has stalled in recent months and Ukraine has recaptured swathes of … Read more
Putin has finally admitted defeat in Ukraine and has vowed to end the war as soon as possible EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin has hinted that Russia could be prepared to cut and run in Ukraine so as to bring the war to a swift end. The Russian … Read more
Ukrainian Forces Seize Control Of River Near Kharkiv After Russian Retreat EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian military forces crossed the Oskil River in the northeastern Kharkiv region and now control both banks of the river. “The Armed Forces of Ukraine crossed the Oskil river. Since yesterday, Ukraine controls the left bank as … Read more
Ukraine Counter-offensive Can’t Change Anything – Putin EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s recent counter-offensive will not change Russia’s plans, Vladimir Putin has said in his first public comments on the matter. In a rapid counter-attack, Ukrainian forces say they captured over 8,000 sq km (3,000 sq miles) in six days in the … 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