The US and Russian governments have been at loggerheads over the latter’s invasion of Ukraine in a bid to stop US/Nato expansion into Eastern Europe Russia’s ambassador to the UN, who confirmed the development, however, refused to specify if he was among the expelled 12 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States said it … Read more
Putin laid out his prerequisites for ending the war in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron Putin announced emergency measures intended to prop up the ruble, including banning residents from transferring money abroad EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin laid out conditions on Monday for ending his invasion of Ukraine, … Read more
Nigerians have continued to flee Ukraine after Russia invaded the East European nation last week Talks commenced between both warring parties on Monday but fighting has continued in Ukrainian cities EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced that Air Peace and Max Air may begin the evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine on … Read more
Russia troops have attacked Ukraine’s former Capital, killed 11, dozens Injured amid peace talks. The key issue of the peace talks is on immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 11 civilians have been killed in Russian shelling on Ukraine’s former capital and second most populated … Read more
The feud between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is a long-standing debate that everyone must pay drastic attention to. Prior to the crisis, Putin had undermined the notion of Ukraine as an independent nation. He also launched a barrage of accusations against the government in Kyiv that were widely seen … Read more
The head of the United Nations refugee agency says more than half a million people had fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion on Thursday In Poland, the country that has reported the most arrivals, trains continued to bring refugees into the border town of Przemysl on Monday. In winter coats to protect them against near-freezing temperatures, … Read more
Ukrainian President has demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and withdrawal of troops. The President made the request on Monday as a Kyiv delegation arrived for talks with Russian negotiators on the fifth day of the Kremlin’s offensive against the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he also demanded an “immediate” European Union membership for Ukraine. … Read more
Ukraine has asked for a ceasefire ahead of peace talks President Zelensky says the next 24 hours – the fifth day of the Russian invasion – will be “crucial” for Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine delegation has arrived for peace talks with Russia at the Belarus border. Russia and Ukraine were preparing Monday … Read more
The White House and several EU nations announced the expulsion of certain Russian banks from the SWIFT banking system Saturday evening Talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place Monday on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ukrainian delegation will meet with a Russian delegation on Monday for talks on the … Read more
Ukraine’s Ambassador had on Sunday assured Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs that no Nigerian will be denied entry at any of the country’s borders There were also separate reports of Polish officials simply refusing Nigerian citizens’ entry into Poland from Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has described as unfortunate, the reports of … Read more
Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, has distanced himself from the club after the Russian handed over stewardship of the club. The idea is to prevent it from “becoming hostage to anti-Russian sanctions”, according to a close friend of the billionaire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Saturday, the Premier League side confirmed Abramovich has transferred … Read more
FIFA has banned Russian flaq and anthem. It also moved home games to neutral venues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal of International Football Association (FIFA) has responded to the invasion of Ukraine on Sunday by telling Russia to play home matches at neutral venues and banning its national flag and anthem from matches. … Read more
FG has given update and announced new directive as the Ukraine-Russia crisis worsen. The FG directed Nigerians leaving Ukraine to make use of the Hungarian and Romanian borders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has given fresh update and directed Nigerians leaving Ukraine to make use of the Hungarian and Romanian borders. In … Read more
Ukraine’s President Zelensky had on Sunday morning rejected offers to hold talks with a Russian delegation in Belarus Vladimir Putin says he is moving the country’s nuclear deterrent to “special alert” although it does not mean Russia intends to use the weapons EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday accused Ukrainian … Read more
Vladimir Putin has ordered his military command to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert. Putin said aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic sanctions against Moscow were behind his decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this comes as Ukrainian intelligence has learned from within Belarus that “special ops” troops have been spotted loading … Read more
Russian troops, on Thursday, launched an offensive on Ukraine after weeks of laying seige at its border A handful of Nigerians reside in Ukraine, especially students who seek higher educational prospects because of the country’s relatively cheap educational services compared to those in Western countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for people around the world to join the fight against Russia. As Massive explosions lit up the night sky near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and street fighting broke out in the center of the second biggest city Kharkiv early Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement on … Read more
UN to Launch Appeal to Fund Humanitarian Operations in Ukraine UNHCR had stepped up its operations and capacity in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that the UN will launch an appeal to fund its humanitarian operations in Ukraine amid reports on Saturday of casualties and … Read more
Donald Trump has lashed out at the US President, Joe Biden and North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, over the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The former US president said that US’ pathetic withdrawal from Afghanistan led Russian President Vladimir Putin to decide on the special military operations in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trump described … Read more
Trump claimed that Russia and other countries respected the US when he was president and blamed Joe Biden for displaying weakness on the global stage He asserted that Putin has suffered no repercussions beyond sanctions, which he has shrugged off for 25 years EKO HOT BLOG reports that Donald Trump, the former US president, has … Read more