Russia has mobilised additional 500,000 troops for a “new offensive” in Ukraine. Russia is reportedly ready for the next ‘intensive’ phase of the war in Ukraine. Russia’s major spring offensive could have already started as they step up attacks across eastern Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is amassing hundreds of thousands of troops … Read more
Putin has evoked the Stalingrad battle and vowed victory in the Ukraine war. Putin compared Russia’s war in Ukraine with World War II and lambasted Germany for helping to arm Kyiv. Marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Soviet victory over Nazi German, Putin laid a wreath at the eternal flame of the … Read more
Putin was humiliated again after the Russian tank commander “accidentally kill five of his own men”. Some of the Russian troops managed to escape unharmed, but others were not lucky. The Ukrainian defence ministry mocked the Russian military on social media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Five Russian soldiers have accidentally been killed by one … Read more
Russia is reportedly plotting a ‘major escalation’ of war in Ukraine. Oleksiy Danilov said more intense fighting is “still to come in Ukraine”. He urged western countries to send more armaments to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s top military aide has warned the most intense fighting is still to come in … Read more
Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Biden’s comment comes a day after Germany’s leader also ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. Mr Biden has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine’s pleas for the jets, instead focusing on providing military support in other areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden … Read more
Russia’s Wagner Group has launched a fresh assault in a Ukrainian village. Ukraine’s military says it repelled the attack near Blahodatne, but the Russian mercenary group says it is in control. Russian troops have increased their attacks in the east of Ukraine, particularly on the towns of Vuhledar and Bakhmut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
German has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. In an interview with a German newspaper, Olaf Scholz warned against a bidding war for weapons. Ukraine had asked allied nations to create a “fighter jet coalition” to bolster their capabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the German chancellor has ruled out sending fighter jets to … Read more
Zelensky has named ex-minister, Oby Ezekwesili as Ambassador of the “Grain from Ukraine” initiative. The program aims to provide grain to at least 5 million people by the end of spring 2023. Ezekwesili was selected alongside two other Africans: Joyce Banda, a former President of Malawi and Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The UN has accused Russia of violating child protection rules over refugees. According to Filippo, the children are being put up for adoption by Russian families. UNHCR’s recent data revealed that nearly three million refugees from Ukraine have been recorded in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head of the United Nations refugee agency … Read more
The European Union has alleged that “Russia is now at war with NATO and the West”. Secretary general of the European Union’s European External Action Service, warned that the Russian President would now increase indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Putin has launched missile attacks across Ukraine following the West’s pledge to send battle tanks to bolster … Read more
British ex-military chief, Lord West has asked Rishi Sunak to “prepare for war”. Lord West headed up the Royal Navy for four years. Lord West of Spithead, who as former First Sea Lord headed up the Royal Navy from 2002 to 2006, said the Government was “sleep-walking into disaster”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK … Read more
The US has expanded sanctions on Russia’s ‘brutal’ Wagner Group. Washington says Russia is relying on the Wagner Group in the Ukraine war amid biting Western sanctions and battlefield setbacks. US President Joe Biden announced the new measures on Thursday as Washington continues its push to penalise Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT … Read more
Tory MP has revealed that Poland will build a “massive arms factory” to help Ukraine win the war. The chairman of the defence select committee, Tobias Ellwood said Western governments had demonstrated a lack of strategic foresight in their plans for helping Ukraine to “survive and thrive”. The Conservative MP told The Telegraph the model … Read more
UNESCO has declared the Odesa region of Ukraine ‘a World Heritage Site’ amid war threats. The 21 member states of UNESCO’s world heritage committee approved the decision with six votes in favour, one against and 14 abstentions. The decision is designed to protect the ‘outstanding universal value’ of the historic Black Sea port. EKO HOT … Read more
Ukrainian MP has revealed that Germany’s Leopard 2 Tanks will be ‘critical to victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mr Scholz had said Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine during an address to Parliament. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik said Ukraine “needs these tanks badly” and that she has “not heard of any … Read more
Putin is set to call up additional 500,000 conscripts to the front line. Russian MPs have also proposed a law to provide the National Guard more power to enforce a military draft. Reports from Russia have also stated that factory managers have also been asked which workers they can provide for the army. EKO HOT … Read more
Russia’s forces have advanced towards two towns in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region. Vladimir Rogov, a Russian-installed official in the region, said offensive actions were concentrated around two towns. The Russian army later claimed for a second day in a row that it had taken “more advantageous lines and positions” after “offensive operations” in the Zaporizhia region. … Read more
Zelensky has honoured Ukrainian officials who were killed in a helicopter crash. Minister of Internal Affairs Denys Monastyrskyy, his deputy and five other high-ranking ministry officials were killed during the helicopter crash. “My condolences to all relatives and friends. It hurts to think about it, it hurts to talk about it,” Zelensky said. EKO HOT … Read more
Russia’s Wagner Chief has written to the White House over new sanctions. Wagner’s chief published a short letter to the White House asking what crime his company was accused of after Washington announced new sanctions on the group. In the letter, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said; Dear Mr Kirby, could you please clarify what crime was … Read more
Zelensky has urged Western allies to give Ukraine ‘Tanks’ The US and European nations have already promised more weapons. Germany had faced growing pressure to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has made a direct appeal for tanks at crunch talks involving dozens of Western … Read more