Zelensky has vowed that “Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut as long as they can”. Zelensky made the vow on Friday during a summit in Kyiv with EU leaders. Zelensky has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has said “Ukraine will not give up” … Read more
The US has announced a new $2.17 billion security aid package for Ukraine. The US also provided long-range GLSDB missiles for Ukraine. In a tweet, Zelensky thanked the US and President Joe Biden for the additional aid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has announced additional military aid to Ukraine worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) will … Read more
Russia has mobilised additional 500,000 troops for a “new offensive” in Ukraine. Russia is reportedly ready for the next ‘intensive’ phase of the war in Ukraine. Russia’s major spring offensive could have already started as they step up attacks across eastern Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is amassing hundreds of thousands of troops … Read more
Putin has evoked the Stalingrad battle and vowed victory in the Ukraine war. Putin compared Russia’s war in Ukraine with World War II and lambasted Germany for helping to arm Kyiv. Marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Soviet victory over Nazi German, Putin laid a wreath at the eternal flame of the … Read more
Putin was humiliated again after the Russian tank commander “accidentally kill five of his own men”. Some of the Russian troops managed to escape unharmed, but others were not lucky. The Ukrainian defence ministry mocked the Russian military on social media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Five Russian soldiers have accidentally been killed by one … Read more
The Ukrainian defence minister has alleged that “Russia is planning a 24 February offensive”. Oleksii Reznikov said Moscow had amassed thousands of troops and could “try something” to mark the anniversary of the initial invasion last year. The attack would also mark Russia’s Defender of the Fatherland Day on 23 February. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Russia is reportedly plotting a ‘major escalation’ of war in Ukraine. Oleksiy Danilov said more intense fighting is “still to come in Ukraine”. He urged western countries to send more armaments to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s top military aide has warned the most intense fighting is still to come in … Read more
NATO Chief Stoltenberg has called for a stronger partnership with Japan. The NATO secretary-general said the security concerns of the Western military alliance and Japan are “closely interconnected”. Stoltenberg said his trip to Tokyo was aimed at strengthening relations between NATO and “our highly valued partner” Japan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NATO Secretary-General Jens … Read more
Zelensky declared that Russia has begun ‘big revenge’ on Ukraine. Zelensky has warned for weeks that Moscow sought to step up assaults after months of virtual stalemate. The Ukrainian President said Russian attacks in the east were relentless despite heavy casualties on the Russian side. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has … Read more
Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Biden’s comment comes a day after Germany’s leader also ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. Mr Biden has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine’s pleas for the jets, instead focusing on providing military support in other areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden … Read more
Russia’s Wagner Group has launched a fresh assault in a Ukrainian village. Ukraine’s military says it repelled the attack near Blahodatne, but the Russian mercenary group says it is in control. Russian troops have increased their attacks in the east of Ukraine, particularly on the towns of Vuhledar and Bakhmut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
German has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. In an interview with a German newspaper, Olaf Scholz warned against a bidding war for weapons. Ukraine had asked allied nations to create a “fighter jet coalition” to bolster their capabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the German chancellor has ruled out sending fighter jets to … Read more
Russia has alleged that 14 persons have been killed following an attack on a hospital in Eastern Ukraine. The attack was reportedly carried out using a US-supplied HIMARS rocket launch system. The attack hit a hospital in the Russian-held settlement of Novoaidar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately … Read more
North Korea has condemned the US for sending ‘battle tanks’ to Ukraine. Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korea’s leader, accused the US of fighting a ‘proxy war’ against Russia. The US announcement followed Germany’s decision to also provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its own stocks. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The UN has accused Russia of violating child protection rules over refugees. According to Filippo, the children are being put up for adoption by Russian families. UNHCR’s recent data revealed that nearly three million refugees from Ukraine have been recorded in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head of the United Nations refugee agency … Read more
The European Union has alleged that “Russia is now at war with NATO and the West”. Secretary general of the European Union’s European External Action Service, warned that the Russian President would now increase indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Putin has launched missile attacks across Ukraine following the West’s pledge to send battle tanks to bolster … Read more
British ex-military chief, Lord West has asked Rishi Sunak to “prepare for war”. Lord West headed up the Royal Navy for four years. Lord West of Spithead, who as former First Sea Lord headed up the Royal Navy from 2002 to 2006, said the Government was “sleep-walking into disaster”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK … Read more
Tory MP has revealed that Poland will build a “massive arms factory” to help Ukraine win the war. The chairman of the defence select committee, Tobias Ellwood said Western governments had demonstrated a lack of strategic foresight in their plans for helping Ukraine to “survive and thrive”. The Conservative MP told The Telegraph the model … Read more
UNESCO has declared the Odesa region of Ukraine ‘a World Heritage Site’ amid war threats. The 21 member states of UNESCO’s world heritage committee approved the decision with six votes in favour, one against and 14 abstentions. The decision is designed to protect the ‘outstanding universal value’ of the historic Black Sea port. EKO HOT … Read more
Ukrainian MP has revealed that Germany’s Leopard 2 Tanks will be ‘critical to victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mr Scholz had said Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine during an address to Parliament. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik said Ukraine “needs these tanks badly” and that she has “not heard of any … Read more