House Passes $61B Ukraine Aid Package in Tough Bipartisan Vote 112 Republicans Vote ‘No’ Despite Zelenskiy’s Warning of Defeat Speaker Johnson Forced to Lean on Democrats Amid GOP Revolt Eko Hot Blog reports that in a hard-fought vote that laid bare deepening Republican divisions, the House of Representatives on Saturday signed off on a $61 … Read more
Vladimir Putin has sacked 1,000 of his workers over fears of being poisoned. The ongoing assault on Ukraine has raised the prospect of an assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin according to an operative for France’s General Directorate for External Security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that roughly 1000 members of personal staff were replaced by Vladimir … Read more
Russian soldiers have openly apologised to Ukraine and are hunting around for Ukrainian ammunition. One of the soldiers that was captured, Galkin Sergey Alekseevich, went on to apologise for Russia’s action in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that morale has dropped so low within Putin’s army that troops have sincerely apologised to Ukraine and have … Read more
Another deadly airstrike hits Kyiv ahead of new Russia-Ukraine peace talks as the ceasefire agreement has failed to materialise and Russian forces have shown no sign of easing their onslaught. Ukrainian and Russian representatives were set to meet via videoconference Monday, a Ukrainian presidential adviser and a Kremlin spokesman both said before the latest airstrike. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned to China asking for support and military equipment after suffering casualties. The US has declared that China would “absolutely” face consequences if it helped Russian President Vladimir Putin evade sweeping sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday, asked … Read more
A US journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. Brent Renaud and his brothers Craig Renaud have worked in several war and conflict zones over the years, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Libya. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brent Renaud, a United States journalist was shot dead and another … Read more
President Zelensky has lashed out at NATO, EU, says ‘They Lack Courage’ to impose a no-fly zone. He said NATO member nations “lack the courage to come together for Ukraine” and that there is “no agreed position,” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday, lashed out at NATO nations, saying they … Read more
Vladimir Putin has revealed his reasons for invading Ukraine, described Western sanctions on Russia as being “equivalent to declaring a war”, While, insisting that his invasion of Ukraine was driven by a need to protect Russian speakers in the country. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the West was engaged in “economic banditry” against Russia and … Read more
Chelsea’s new owners are open to keeping Director Marina Granovskaia after buying the club from Roman Abramovich on one condition. Abramovich had already confirmed that he wants to sell Chelsea, insisting that the decision ‘is in the best interest of the club’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian billionaire has faced several calls to … Read more
The peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have reached certain agreements on a cease-fire as the war between the two nations enters its ninth day. Russia and Ukraine met for the second time at Belarusian borders on Thursday and agreed that the two sides should provide for a number of humanitarian issues. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Ukrainian Football Association of has obliged FIFA and UEFA to postpone their 2022 World Cup qualifier against Scotland on March 24 amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The match between Ukraine and Scotland will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the winner of the match will tackle Austria or … Read more
Russian troops continue to face stiff resistance from the Ukrainians across the country both military and civilian and have yet to overthrow the government in Kyiv. Ukraine’s president has claimed nearly 9,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the invasion of his country began a week ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke … Read more
Ukraine’s president Zelensky has pleaded with the European Union to “prove that you are with us” in an impassioned speech that received standing applause and brought the interpreter close to tears. President Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament via video link as many in the EU chamber wore Ukraine’s yellow and blue in support. EKO HOT … 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
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out on Sunday at another witness in Congress’ impeachment inquiry against him, saying the aide to Vice President Mike Pence was a “Never Trumper” who should “work out a better presidential attack.” Writing on Twitter, Trump was scornful of Jennifer Williams, a foreign policy aide to Pence who testified earlier … Read more