Ukrainian forces have blew up bridges leading into Kyiv in an effort to prevent Russian troops from infiltrating the capital. A convoy with six battle tanks and other military vehicles reached the Tapa military base in an attempt to impede Russia from entering the city. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s Minister of Health Oleh … Read more
Putin had ordered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday after weeks of laying seige on its borders The Russian leader had been slammed with several sanctions by the West after the invasion EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom government on Friday ordered all assets of President Vladimir Putin and … Read more
Putin announced the start of a military operation against Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday The West has imposed a barrage of international sanctions on Moscow in response EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kremlin on Friday said President Vladimir Putin was ready to send a delegation to Belarus for talks with Ukraine, as … Read more
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said there are so many uncertainties around the situation of the club following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich and a Labour MP said that the UK government should seize his assets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Thomas Tuchel was speaking prior to his side’s Carabao Cup … Read more
Minister of Foreign Affair, Geoffrey Onyeama has ‘run away’ after being asked to comment on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He simply laughed and walked away from the newsmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, has refused to comment on the Federal Government’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. It … Read more
Zelensky has banned males between the ages of 18- 60 from fleeing the country following invasion from Russia,” Ukraine’s State border guard service (DPSA) reported. The ban will be in place for the duration of martial law, which was imposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday morning after Russia attacked Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Invading Russian troops pressed deep into the Ukrainian capital as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv. With explosions heard in the capital early hours of Friday that the besieged government described as “horrific rocket strikes”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the blasts in Kyiv set off the second day of violence after Russian President … Read more
Russian police detained more than 1,700 people at anti-war protests across dozens of cities Putin ordered an air and ground assault on Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that invading Russian forces are targeting civilian areas, praising his countrymen for their “heroism” … Read more
UEFA President Aleksander Caferin has called for an ‘extraordinary meeting’ of the Executive Committee due to the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine. UEFA will move the Champions League final from Russian city, St Petersburg on Friday because of the escalating situation in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the final was due to take … Read more
Russia had launched military operations in Ukraine on Thursday Explosions were heard across the country with many residents scampering for safety EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is planning a special flight operation to evacuate Nigerians from Ukraine amid the escalating crisis in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this in … Read more
There have been reports of missile strikes and explosions near major Ukrainian cities People have been trying to flee the capital Kyiv EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia, on Thursday, launched a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine after several weeks of laying seige on its border. The UK, EU and other Western allies have vowed … Read more
The House of Representatives has ordered the immediate evacuation of helpless and stranded Nigerians in Ukraine. This is coming shortly after the Russian President warned that any attempt to interfere in the ongoing feud will lead to serious consequences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday a military operation in Ukraine with … Read more
Nigerian clergyman based in Ukraine, Dr Sunday Adelaja has cried out and begged for prayers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian clergyman based in Ukraine who doubles as the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, the largest christian denomination in Kyiv, Dr Sunday Adelaja, … Read more
The Nigerian Government has called on Nigerians in Ukraine to remain calm, vigilant and take responsible security measures This is coming shortly after Russia strike a deadly blow into the city of Podolsk. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a statement issued by Nigerian Embassy, in Kiev, says any Nigerian who finds the ongoing crisis in … Read more
The below are five things that Nigerians should know about Ukraine-Russia crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after heated exchanges, the tension between Russia and Ukraine seems to have snowballed into a full-blown crisis. On Tuesday, President Valdimir Putin of Russia ordered his troops into Ukraine after he declared support for two breakaway regions of … Read more
At least six people have been killed and seven others wounded by the Russian missile strikes in the southern Odesa region, according to Ukraine’s General Office of the National Police The casualties occurred in the city of Podolsk as Russian forces continue military operations in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG report that It’s the first announcement … Read more
Putin warns that Moscow’s response will be “instant” if anyone tries to take on Russia Ukraine entered a month-long state of emergency at midnight on Thursday EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s President Zelensky has confirmed reports of missile strikes in the country. Reuters quoted his as saying that Russia has carried out missile strikes … Read more
Britain is ready to inflict maximum economic pain on Russia, says Truss The Foreign Secretary said Vladimir Putin appeared to be ‘hell-bent’ on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has said that Britain will make it “as painful as possible” for Russia if President Vladimir … Read more
The White House says President Biden will no longer be holding a summit with Vladimir Putin, as mooted at the weekend The US Secretary of State has also called off a Thursday meeting with his Russian counterpart EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled a planned meeting with Russian … Read more
Western countries are imposing sanctions on Russia following the escalation in the crisis The US and UK said the latest escalation from Russia marked the “beginning of an invasion” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canada has now joined the US, UK, EU and others in imposing a range of economic sanctions against Russia. Prime Minister Justin … Read more