Zelensky has called for meaningful and honest negotiations on peace and security with Russia. The two sides have been involved in talks for weeks with no sign of a breakthrough. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for comprehensive peace talks with Russia. President Zelenskiy released a video address saying … Read more
Russian soldiers have openly apologised to Ukraine and are hunting around for Ukrainian ammunition. One of the soldiers that was captured, Galkin Sergey Alekseevich, went on to apologise for Russia’s action in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that morale has dropped so low within Putin’s army that troops have sincerely apologised to Ukraine and have … Read more
Fourth Russian army general Major General Oleg Mityaev has been killed by Ukrainian resistance forces in the besieged city of Mariupol. Ukrainian officials say they have killed a fourth Russian general in a sign that Moscow’s commanders are increasingly being forced to lead from the front. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor … Read more
Another deadly airstrike hits Kyiv ahead of new Russia-Ukraine peace talks as the ceasefire agreement has failed to materialise and Russian forces have shown no sign of easing their onslaught. Ukrainian and Russian representatives were set to meet via videoconference Monday, a Ukrainian presidential adviser and a Kremlin spokesman both said before the latest airstrike. … Read more
A US journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. Brent Renaud and his brothers Craig Renaud have worked in several war and conflict zones over the years, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Libya. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brent Renaud, a United States journalist was shot dead and another … Read more
President Zelensky has lashed out at NATO, EU, says ‘They Lack Courage’ to impose a no-fly zone. He said NATO member nations “lack the courage to come together for Ukraine” and that there is “no agreed position,” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday, lashed out at NATO nations, saying they … Read more
The ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine is about to materialise as Putin held a 75-Minute call with France and Germany on how to End War In Ukraine. In their conversation, both France and Germany reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as a condition for full negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said “millions of people” could die if the world does not help Ukraine before it is “too late”. In an interview with newsmen, Zelensky repeated his demand that Western leaders impose a no-fly zone over his country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Zelensky is appealing to world leaders to … Read more
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has revealed his location, vowed to remain in the Ukrainian capital Kiev in spite of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In a defiant video message from his office on Bankova Street, he said he is staying there “as long as necessary” and his team is with him. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky has incited Ukrainians to go offensive against Russia. Zelensky urged Ukrainians to continue fighting because they had “withstood the blow” of Russia’s invasion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zelensky made the call while delivering his speech at Kyiv on Saturday night. Zelensky maintained that the time had come for them to launch … Read more
Vladimir Putin has revealed his reasons for invading Ukraine, described Western sanctions on Russia as being “equivalent to declaring a war”, While, insisting that his invasion of Ukraine was driven by a need to protect Russian speakers in the country. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the West was engaged in “economic banditry” against Russia and … Read more
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says that Putin and his forces have violated a ceasefire agreement and attacks are ongoing in the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. Earlier Saturday, Russia, and Ukraine had agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the two cities to enable civilians to leave safely. Mariupol City Council said that it had postponed … Read more
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed NATO for failing to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine. In a strongly emotional speech, the president told the alliance: “Starting from today everyone who dies will die because of you as well, because of your weakness, because of your disunity.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s president takes aim at … Read more
Russia has declared a ceasefire in two regions of Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate. The Russian defence ministry said in a statement carried out by the RIA Novosti and Tass agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia had agreed to create humanitarian corridors with Ukrainian forces to allow people to leave the strategic port … Read more
Chelsea’s new owners are open to keeping Director Marina Granovskaia after buying the club from Roman Abramovich on one condition. Abramovich had already confirmed that he wants to sell Chelsea, insisting that the decision ‘is in the best interest of the club’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian billionaire has faced several calls to … Read more
Russian troops continue to face stiff resistance from the Ukrainians across the country both military and civilian and have yet to overthrow the government in Kyiv. Ukraine’s president has claimed nearly 9,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the invasion of his country began a week ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke … Read more
President Joe Biden has revealed why the United States of America will not send forces to Ukraine. Biden pledged that US forces would only protect every single inch of NATO nations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Biden said this at his first State of the Union speech on Tuesday night where he also announced closing … 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
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
By Alexander Onukwue The move by Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase his military’s presence in Ukraine has set off all kinds of panic around the world, destabilizing oil markets, and threatening to cause food price hikes in Africa and Asia. One other area of panic is the disruption to the thousands of Africans studying in Ukraine. … Read more