Putin told U.S. officials he plans to seize Donbas within 3–4 months, according to Zelensky. At least 23 civilians killed in Russian airstrike on a pension queue in Donetsk region. Zelensky warns Russia’s full offensive could cost “a million lives” if left unchecked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has … Read more
Trump warns Putin of possible consequences over Ukraine decisions. Putin open to talks with Zelenskyy, but insists on Moscow hosting. Ukraine rejects Moscow’s conditions, demands serious negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a subtle warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President issues … Read more
Trump suggests China, Russia, and North Korea may be forming an alliance against the US. Xi Jinping avoids mentioning the US during a key speech at a military parade in Beijing. Trump expresses confidence that China will not confront the US militarily due to America’s superior strength. US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe … Read more
38 killed after being hit by Russian air defence while diverting across the Caspian Sea. Apologizes to Azerbaijan but stops short of accepting Russian responsibility. Ukraine accuses Russia of disinformation as survivors recount the tragedy. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the downing of an Azerbaijani commercial … Read more
North Korean Troops Face Heavy Losses in Ukraine War North Korean soldiers aiding Russia in Ukraine are reportedly used as “expendable” forces. White House confirms high casualties from ineffective “human wave” tactics. Many soldiers are allegedly taking their own lives to avoid capture. The White House has accused Russia and North Korea of treating North … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made an unanticipated visit to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, becoming only the third Western leader to meet Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago. Fico, a vocal critic of the European Union’s support for Ukraine during the conflict, stated that … Read more
Putin Vows Retaliation After Drone Attack Hits Russian City Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised stronger military actions against Ukraine after a drone strike targeted the city of Kazan on Saturday, damaging a luxury apartment building but causing no reported injuries. The attack marked a significant escalation, with Kazan located about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, marking a rare acknowledgment of his country’s military losses. In a social media post, Zelensky also reported 370,000 injuries among Ukrainian forces, though he clarified that this figure included multiple injuries to some … Read more
Russia possesses a stockpile of advanced missiles “ready for use,” President Vladimir Putin announced in an unscheduled television address, a day after a ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Putin highlighted the capabilities of the Oreshnik missile, claiming it is “impossible to intercept” and promising further tests, including in “combat conditions.” The … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his forces launched a new intermediate-range missile, codenamed Oreshnik, during an attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. He described the strike as a direct response to Ukraine’s recent use of US and UK long-range weaponry to hit targets inside Russia. In a televised statement, Putin … Read more
Ukraine has reportedly launched U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The strike, which occurred on the 1,000th day of the war, represents a significant escalation just two days after the Biden administration authorized Kyiv to use the long-range missiles on Russian territory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Vladimir Putin has approved updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, outlining expanded conditions for the potential use of its nuclear arsenal. The revised policy now states that an attack from a non-nuclear state, if supported by a nuclear-armed power, will be treated as a collective assault on Russia. This marks a significant shift in Russia’s military … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized a recent phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as opening a “Pandora’s box” that undermines international efforts to isolate the Russian leader. “This is exactly what Putin has been wanting for a long time: it is extremely important for him … Read more
The Kremlin has dismissed a report by The Washington Post alleging that former U.S. President and current president-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday, urging him not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Ukraine’s military intelligence reported Thursday that a group of North Korean soldiers has been spotted in Russia’s Kursk region, bordering Ukraine and currently hosting active military operations. According to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, some of the North Korean troops, who were initially trained in Russia’s far east, have now been deployed to the west, where Ukrainian … Read more
A new book by veteran Watergate reporter Bob Woodward claims that Donald Trump secretly sent Covid-19 testing machines to Russian President Vladimir Putin for personal use during a period when they were in short supply, a claim fiercely denied by Trump’s campaign. The book, titled War, also alleges that Trump has maintained secret contact with … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to the West, cautioning that Russia could resort to nuclear weapons if it were attacked with conventional missiles. He further stated that any assault on Russia, if supported by a nuclear power, would be viewed as a joint attack. This shift in Russia’s nuclear doctrine responds … Read more
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Russia’s State Duma and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, has made startling accusations against NATO, claiming the alliance is directly involved in military action in Ukraine. Volodin asserts that NATO is helping Ukraine choose Russian cities to target, agreeing on specific military actions, and giving orders to Kyiv. In … Read more
Ukraine has called on Mongolia to apprehend Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to the country. This marks the first time Putin will set foot in an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the court issued a warrant for his arrest. The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the unlawful deportation … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement or interference in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest, following reports of its flags being used by some protesters in northern Nigeria. Protesters in the northern regions were seen marching with Russian flags, chanting slogans, and holding placards with various messages. This raised concerns … Read more