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
Russian Army Maps Show Major Retreats In Ukraine’s Kherson Region EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian defence ministry maps show rapid pullbacks in the key Kherson region amid Ukraine army’s counteroffensive. Russia’s forces occupying Ukraine’s southern Black Sea region of Kherson have suffered serious territorial losses to Kyiv’s troops over recent days, maps … 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 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
Putin Escalates Ukraine’s Invasion, Mobilizes 300,000 Russian Citizens For War EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has announced a partial mobilisation in Russia in a televised address broadcast early on September 21, marking an escalation of the military invasion of Ukraine. Putin claimed that Russian armed forces were facing the military … 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
Disgrace As Russia Budgeting For 134k Additional Dead Soldiers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly asking for supplementary money to pay off families of dead soldiers. Following a successful counter-offensive by Ukraine in Kharkiv, Russian state-tv started extensively discussing the nation’s losses in a uncommon admission of Moscow’s failures. EDITOR’S … 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
President Zelensky Escapes Serious Injury After Car Crash EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly escaped serious injury after being involved in a car crash on Thursday morning. This news comes just days after the President visited the British Embassy in Kyiv to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ukraine has vowed to drive out Russian army as US readies more military aid EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukrainian forces have vowed to free all of its territories, calling on the West to speed up deliveries of weapons to back the dramatic advance. Since Moscow abandoned its main bastion in northeastern … Read more
Ukraine: We Retook 6,000 sq km From Russia In September – Zelensky EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian forces have seized even more territory from Russia as they continue their counter-offensive, the country’s president has said. Volodymyr Zelensky said troops have now retaken more than 6,000 sq km (2,317 sq miles) from Russian … Read more
Putin claimed Russia is doing a great job in Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russia’s military is doing a great job in Ukraine, while his defence ministry confirms its forces have been forced to retreat from several key towns. Vladimir Putin’s frontline in Ukraine has spectacularly collapsed within … Read more
Zelensky Blames Blackout In Ukraine On Targeted Russian Attacks EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia aims to “deprive people of light and heat” by causing power cuts across eastern Ukraine in revenge for a Ukrainian counter-offensive. The blackouts have reportedly affected around nine million people in eastern regions … Read more
Ukraine’s Army Says Counter-offensive Has Tripled Retaken Areas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s military says its forces have retaken over 3,000 sq km (1,158 sq miles) during a rapid counter-offensive in eastern Ukraine. The remarkable advance, if confirmed, means Ukraine’s forces have tripled their stated gains in little over 48 hours. … Read more