Biden’s line that Putin “cannot remain in power” was not in his prepared remarks, according to the White House US officials had said previously said removing Putin from power was not their goal EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden declared forcefully Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” but … Read more
Abramovich has answered a call from Zelensky’s aides to help broker peace talks between Russia and Ukraine The White House has reportedly persuaded the US Treasury Department not to go ahead with plans to target Abramovich and his businesses EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has urged the US President, Joe Biden, … Read more
Putin had announced on February 28 that he had put Russia’s strategic nuclear forces on high alert in a move that sparked global alarm It maintains the world’s largest stockpile of nuclear warheads EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has said it would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if … Read more
Zelensky says his country’s forces have slowed down the enemy advance He again called for a meeting with Putin, saying it will not be possible to negotiate an end to the war unless they meet EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Eurovision News that his country will … Read more
France established a taskforce to implement EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs or those close to President Vladimir Putin The French crackdown means the owners are unable to, sell on or monetise their assets EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has frozen and seized assets of Russian oligarchs to the tune of around 850 … Read more
Ukraine’s president says Russia’s attacks on the southern port city of Mariupol will be remembered for centuries Volodymyr Zelensky alleges that Russia committed war crimes in the city, where heavy fighting has now reached the centre EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Mariupol city council says Russian forces bombed a school where 400 people were … Read more
Schwarzenegger also spoke fondly of his experiences visiting Russia during his movie career and said his childhood hero was Russian heavyweight weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist Yuri Vlasov He heavily criticized the Russian government for the invasion, saying they “lied not only to its citizens but to its soldiers” for the reasons behind the war. … Read more
Joe Biden has tagged Vladimir Putin as a ‘War Criminal’ following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was the first time the President called Putin that phrase and reflects a shift from his administration’s previous stance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden, on Wednesday described Russian President Putin as a war criminal. In … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelenksy repeats his plea for a no-fly zone over Ukraine and calls for more sanctions on Russia US President Biden is expected to announce $800 million of military aid EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian officials have confirmed that 10 people have been killed by Russian forces in the northern city of Chernihiv. … Read more
Fourth Russian army general Major General Oleg Mityaev has been killed by Ukrainian resistance forces in the besieged city of Mariupol. Ukrainian officials say they have killed a fourth Russian general in a sign that Moscow’s commanders are increasingly being forced to lead from the front. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor … Read more
The United States (US), has warned China against helping Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. On Monday, the US warned allies that China had suggested it was open to a move to provide military and economic support to Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, Monday revealed that China will face consequences if … Read more
Roman Abramovich has been badly hit with another major sanction after Premiere League disqualified him as Chelsea FC director. Under the current restrictions, the London club is unable to sell tickets or merchandise, offer new contracts and won’t be allowed to buy or sell plays in the transfer window. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ukrainian Mayor have been captured as Russian Troops inch towards capital, Kiev. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed his abduction on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol was kidnapped on Friday. He was abducted on Friday evening according to reports by Russian soldiers occupying the city. Read Also: Ukrainian … Read more
Vladimir Putin is said to have furiously sacked eight top generals in anger over the slow pace of the Ukraine invasion. Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s security council, said eight Russian commanders have been fired since the start of the conflict amid heavy losses on the battlefield. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President, … Read more
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has given Ukraine two conditions to stop the ongoing war which entered Day 12 on Monday. The country asked its neighbour to give up three regions and scrap its Army, Mirror reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kremlin wants Ukraine “demilitarised” and demanded that Donetsk and Lugansk become independent states. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said military action will not stop until his demands are met Russian forces are reportedly responding to Ukraine’s resistance by targeting “populated areas” in several cities EKO HOT BLOG reports that a barrage of Russian missiles destroyed a civilian airport in Vinnytsia in central Ukraine on Sunday. “I have just … Read more
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says that Putin and his forces have violated a ceasefire agreement and attacks are ongoing in the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. Earlier Saturday, Russia, and Ukraine had agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the two cities to enable civilians to leave safely. Mariupol City Council said that it had postponed … Read more
Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich has put the club up for sale and has set his asking price at £4 billion. This is following the decision of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to go to war with neighbouring Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union, EU, are seizing assets belonging to Russians and the … Read more
Biden is almost as unpopular as Donald Trump at this point in his presidency Opinion polls have shown Americans unhappy with Biden’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has told Congress his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin misjudged how the West would hit back when he … Read more
Ukrainian President has demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and withdrawal of troops. The President made the request on Monday as a Kyiv delegation arrived for talks with Russian negotiators on the fifth day of the Kremlin’s offensive against the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he also demanded an “immediate” European Union membership for Ukraine. … Read more