Putin has been forced to ‘tear up plans’ following a deadly attack by the Ukrainian forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has suffered yet another huge blow after Russia was reportedly forced into a huge change over the transport of their war vehicles following an attack by Ukrainian forces. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
China has reiterated the call for peace talks to end the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that China has instructed Russia to make efforts to peacefully settle the crisis in Ukraine in the latest call between the two nations, the Chinese foreign ministry reported. China’s newly appointed foreign minister, Qin Gang, spoke … Read more
Russian fighter jets have been spotted in Belarus ahead of a “joint tactical flight exercise.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian military planes have started to arrive in Belarus ahead of a “joint tactical flight exercise,” sparking fears that the northern border of Ukraine could be under threat. The first “aviation component from the Military … Read more
Putin is preparing to mobilise additional 500,000 troops for war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is planning to mobilise 500,000 troops but if they don’t succeed, it will lead to Vladimir Putin’s collapse, Ukrainian intelligence chiefs has claimed. Vadym Skibitsky, Ukraine’s deputy military intelligence chief, said would be used in attacks over … Read more
Ukraine has placed dozens of Russian artists and public figures on the sanctions list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has placed dozens of Russian artists and other public figures on a sanctions list, according to a decree published by the president’s office. The announcement on Saturday listed big names from the world of opera, … Read more
Russia has ended its self-proclaimed ceasefire and vowed to press ahead in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire and vowed to push on with combat until it reaches a victory over its neighbour. President Vladimir Putin had on Friday ordered a 36-hour ceasefire along the line of contact … Read more
The US has announced a fresh round of military assistance packages for Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has announced a new $3.75bn military assistance package to help Ukraine and its neighbours on NATO’s eastern flank as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on. The latest tranche of assistance will include for the … Read more
Russians have been accused of opening fire despite Putin’s ceasefire order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a unilateral ceasefire called by Vladimir Putin appears to have had little effect on the ground, with Ukrainian officials accusing Russians of opening fire in several areas. A Ukrainian rescue worker was killed in a Russian strike, while Russian … Read more
Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian Defense Minister to temporarily ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas, according to the Kremlin. The announcement comes following a request for a ceasefire during the religious holiday from Russia’s 76-year-old Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill. … Read more
Putin is currently under pressure after Ukraine’s missile strike killed dozens of Russian troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that HIMARS missile strikes have killed 63 Russian servicemen, Russian defence chiefs have confirmed in a huge blow to President Vladimir Putin. A statement issued by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defense said: “The Kyiv regime struck … Read more
Putin has announced Martial Law for 2023 in a fresh wave of mobilisation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has warned Russians to avoid any mobilisation this New Year in order to “save their lives”. The Ukraine Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov released an online video in which he warned that martial law will be … Read more
Russia and China have renewed their vow of cooperation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader, Xi Jinping on Friday vowed to deepen their bilateral cooperation against the backdrop of Moscow’s 10-month war in Ukraine. Putin and Xi made no direct mention of Ukraine as they held bilateral talks via … Read more
Belarus has warned Zelensky that there will be ‘catastrophic consequences’ as Ukrainian missile ‘landed in its territory.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Belarus has called upon the Ukrainian ambassador following claims that a Ukrainian missile landed in Belarus on Thursday as part of the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. It is claimed that an S-300 … Read more
Putin has launched ‘human wave’ attacks in a desperate WW1-style fight for Bakhmut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has resorted to using “human wave” attacks as fighting for Bakhmut in the Donetsk region descends into brutal WW1-style trench warfare. A Ukrainian drone has captured harrowing combat footage from the crater-filled battlefields … Read more
Another Russian Oligarch has reportedly died ‘suddenly’ as the list of Putin’s wealthy critics dying kept growing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 10 people critical of Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine have died in suspicious circumstances since the start of the invasion The list of Russian oligarchs who died this year is getting longer. … Read more
Civilians are reportedly fleeing Kherson after Russia intensified attacks in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s intensified attacks on the Kherson region have forced many civilians to flee Ukraine. According to the BBC, a thirteen-year-old Nika Selivanova made a heart shape with both her hands, waving goodbye to her best friend Inna who … Read more
A Russian court has sentenced a soldier to prison for refusing to go to war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Russian career soldier has become the first to be sentenced to prison for refusing to fight in Ukraine, court documents have revealed. Alexey Breusov was given a one-year and eight-month prison term … Read more
Ukrainian missile strike hit Russian barracks in occupied regions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has hit four control points and six areas where Russian troops had been concentrated in the last 24 hours, the latest update from the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces claimed. Spokesperson of the General Staff of the Armed Forces … Read more
Ukraine has launched a revenge attack on Russian HQ. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine carried out a devastating strike on a Russian command post in the Kherson region on Christmas Eve, inflicting heavy casualties on Putin’s army. Artillery rounds hit a Russian HQ in the Zabaryne area, where a meeting of army officers was … Read more
Putin said he’s ‘ready to negotiate peace’ over the ongoing war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has accused the West of halting negotiations and claimed that Russia was being torn apart by western allies of Ukraine. Putin’s comments come after the Ukrainian war was addressed by a number of … Read more