Russian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Yan Rachinsky blasted President Vladimir Putin’s “insane and criminal” war on Ukraine in his acceptance speech in the Norwegian capital Oslo on Saturday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rachinsky, from Russia’s human rights organization Memorial, claimed resistance to Russia is known as “fascism” under Putin, adding this has become “the … Read more
Russian troops are discussing mass exodus from the frontline in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russians are moving to discuss the mass desertion of Vladimir Putin’s military force, according to an intercepted call from the frontline, as the Kremlin leader struggles to maintain a grip on his own troops. An intercepted phone call between … Read more
Pope Francis broke down in tears during public prayer for Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis broke down and cried on Thursday during a public speech in Rome, forcing the 85-year-old head of the Catholic Church to stop and compose himself for around 30 seconds. Pope Francis broke down in public on Thursday as … Read more
Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure despite millions being left without electricity or water. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Russian president said at an awards ceremony in the Kremlin, “Yes, we do that. But who started it?” EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s … Read more
Suspicious or threatening packages sent to Ukrainian diplomatic missions all had the same sender address – a Tesla dealership in Germany – Ukraine’s foreign minister says. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dmytro Kuleba added that 31 Ukrainian embassies and consulates in 15 countries received the packages. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People … Read more
Defiant Zelensky visited Ukraine soldiers near frontline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region, which Russia claims as its own after a sham referendum. The area – particularly around the town of Bakhmut – is now the main focus of fierce fighting after Ukraine’s forces … Read more
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles on the Ukrainian power grid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia unleashed a new wave of airstrikes at Ukraine, aimed at destroying the power grid. Significant disruption to the power grid was reported, mainly in the east. In the south, Odesa was without power. Ukraine says four people … Read more
Several people have been killed in explosions at two Russian military airfields, according to reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fuel tanker exploded, killing three and injuring six in an airfield near the city Ryazan, south-east of Moscow, Russian state media is reporting. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick” US Approves … Read more
Russian soldiers are reportedly ‘dying of hypothermia’ in Ukraine due to ‘inadequate’ kit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has been facing accusations of throwing its troops into Ukraine without appropriate training and equipment to cope with the arrival of brutal winter conditions. Russia has been suffering crushing push-backs from Ukraine’s defence forces, who last month … Read more
Some Ukrainian civilians have been allegedly hanged by Russians in Luhansk. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Photos of Ukrainian civilians allegedly hanged in the Luhansk region were posted online this morning. Activist Serhii Sternenko published the photos of people allegedly hanged by the occupiers for cooperating with the AFU. EDITOR’S PICKS War: Ukraine Hits Russian … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron said he does not believe allies should push Ukrainians into a compromise with Russia that would “not be acceptable for them.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the French president said in response to a question about a possible end to the war, “We will never urge the Ukrainians to make a compromise which … Read more
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed both the US and France’s support for Ukraine, along with other European allies. Eko Hot Blog reports Biden said at a joint news conference following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, “Today we affirm that France and the United States together with all our allies … stand … Read more
The Russian economy is on the verge of collapsing after war spending. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin is facing a crisis of support within his inner circle as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has drained Kremlin funds. President Putin initially outlined plans to swiftly seize Kyiv and annex the entirety of Ukraine within … Read more
US President Joe Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as “sick” and said that there’s only one rational way to end the war in Ukraine — for Putin to “pull out” of the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden, during a news conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, … Read more
An employee of the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid has been lightly injured while opening a letter bomb, Ukrainian and Spanish officials say. Eko Hot Blog reports that the male employee was taken to hospital for treatment but “his life is not in danger”, said Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister … Read more
A “digital” trade deal between the UK and Ukraine has been agreed upon. Eko Hot Blog reports that the digital trade agreement was struck at a London meeting of Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Ukraine’s Minister for Trade and Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At 64 World Cup 2022: … Read more
Ukraine hit Russian troops in Donetsk with ‘massive’ strikes using UK M777 Howitzers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that British firepower is changing the course of the war in the east of Ukraine, having a major impact on Russian forces, reports have indicated. Dramatic clips showed Ukrainian troops making full use of the M777 Howitzers – … Read more
On an old airfield on the outskirts of Berlin, almost 1,000 people sleep in giant heated tents. The German capital is struggling to properly house Ukraine’s refugees. Eko Hot Blog reports that as winter deepens and Russia continues to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, authorities in Germany are hastily preparing more emergency shelters in anticipation of … Read more
Buhari is seeking tighter security around the borders in the Lake Chad Basin amid arms proliferation. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the increased number of arms, ammunition, and other weapons from the Russia and Ukraine war … Read more
Ukraine set to investigate alleged Russian torture rooms in Kherson. EKO HOT BLOG reports that individuals in the Ukrainian city of Kherson claim they were beaten, given electric shocks and interrogated in alleged Russian torture rooms. According to Sam Mednick; “Police say more than 460 war crimes were committed by Russian soldiers in the Black … Read more