This was announced by the Ukraine’s defence ministry Ukraine hasn’t taken responsibility for the act Russia has suffered attacks in Crimea before Eko Hot Blog reports that An explosion in the north of annexed Crimea has destroyed Russian missiles being transported by rail, Ukraine’s defence ministry has said. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My … Read more
Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Since the war started, several Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed, with key infrastructure destroyed. The Russian president was constantly accused of war crimes in Ukraine before the ICC sought his arrest. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for … Read more
These strikes have reportedly hit residential buildings and infrastructure The attacks have caused power blackouts in several areas No casualties have been reported Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia has carried out a series of missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting residential buildings and infrastructure in Kharkiv and Odesa, Ukrainian officials say. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist … Read more
This depot, these soldiers and this pro-Russian separatist region are under increasing global scrutiny Accusations have flown between Russia, Ukraine and Moldova over alleged plots to destabilize Moldova Moldova’s prime minister has said Russian troops should be expelled from the region Eko Hot Blog reports that A short drive from Ukraine’s southern border, hundreds of … Read more
Russian forces are closing in on Bakhmut The name of the Russian Defense Minister is Sergei Shoigu He has come under harsh criticism for his performance in the conflict from pro-war agitators Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia’s defense minister made a rare visit to Ukraine, his ministry said Saturday, as his forces closed in … Read more
Chinese President and Belarus leader issued the statement after talks in Beijing China announced a plan for peace talks last week The Belarus leader praised China’s peace plan Eko Hot Blog reports that the leaders of China and Belarus have expressed their “extreme interest” in a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme … Read more
The latest restrictions target more than 100 entities US wants to stop those helping Russia exploit loopholes to get sanctioned materials White House’s fresh round of aid for Ukraine is worth $2bn (£1.7bn) Eko Hot Blog reports the US has marked a year since Russia invaded Ukraine by announcing a new range of sanctions against … Read more
A Russian fighter jet has crashed in the Belgorod region of western Russia that is identified as being close to the Ukrainian border. The jet is said to belong to the Ministry of Defence. The pilot ejected from the jet prior to it crashing as he returns home from a combat mission over Ukrainian skies. … Read more
Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed any suggestions regarding negotiations with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. According to Zelensky, he considers it a waste of time and useless in response to French President, Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion. Russia should be defeated not crushed, he reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the … Read more
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Kyiv – his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded almost a year ago. Eko Hot Blog reports that The surprise visit comes as he travelled to neighbouring Poland to meet President Andrzej Duda. There had been speculation earlier today that an important guest was arriving in the … Read more
The US has declared that Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, US has “formally declared” that Russia had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, The US Vice-President Kamala Harris made the statement while soeaking at the Munich Security Conference. Ms Harris accused Russia of “gruesome acts … Read more
Russian balloons have takeover Kyiv in a new wave of attacks. As the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, the balloons appear to be an addition to Russia’s aerial use of cruise missiles and cheaper Iranian drones. Most of the balloons were shot down, Kyiv’s military said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The US is worried about Myanmar Junta after Russia expanded its Nuclear cooperation. Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation and the Myanmar junta signed the “intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of the use of nuclear energy” on February 6. The two countries cooperation on nuclear energy begins “a new chapter in the history of … Read more
Ukraine has shot down Russian ‘reconnaissance’ balloons. The balloons may have been carrying corner reflectors and reconnaissance equipment. Moscow lost 50 percent of its tanks during the war. EKO HOT BLOG reports that six Russian balloons were spotted over Kyiv and most were shot down after being engaged by air defences, the Ukrainian capital’s military … Read more
The Russian military is expected to launch a major offensive in the coming months. Putin has gathered 300,000 men for the attack, which is expected to target the Donbas region. This comes as Russia continues to hit Ukraine’s infrastructure with relentless missile strikes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian military has amassed 2,000 tanks … Read more
President Biden will travel to Poland at the end of the month, the White House announced on Friday, just about a year after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would be visiting Poland from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22. “He will meet with President Duda of Poland … Read more
Russia has issued a warning in response to the UK offering talks over providing Ukraine fighter jets. Putin has threatened that there will be military action against the UK. President Zelensky had, during his visit to the UK, called for fighter jets to assure his nation’s victory over Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s … Read more
EU Nations have vowed to send more Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands have pledged to provide at least 100 of the weapons for Kyiv. The new pledge was announced on Tuesday after Ukraine reported the deadliest 24 hours of the war with Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Three European … Read more
UN chief Guterres has warned of ‘wider war’ as the Ukraine conflict intensifies Antonio Guterres says prospects of ‘further escalation and bloodshed’ in the Russia-Ukraine war keep growing. In a speech to the 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday, Guerres said the war was “inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people with profound global implications”. … Read more
Vladimir Putin has vowed to spare the life Of Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Ex-Israeli PM said he received a pledge from the Russian president: ‘I won’t kill Zelensky.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett has said he received a promise from Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will not kill his … Read more