Zelensky has vowed to ‘restore normalcy’ to Ukraine in a defiant Christmas message. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to “return freedom” and normalcy to Ukraine in a defiant Christmas message. In an address to the nation to mark Christmas Eve, the Ukrainian President urged his compatriots to persevere through … Read more
A Court has sentenced four Russian soldiers to prison for torturing Ukrainian veterans. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Ukrainian court in Poltava has found two Russian mercenaries and two soldiers guilty of violating the laws and customs of war, according to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office. The men were found to have brutally tortured … Read more
10 killed, dozens injured as Putin unleashed deadly Christmas Eve strikes on Kherson. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, officials say. Residential and administrative buildings in central areas of the city were damaged in … Read more
Two Russian spies have been ‘seriously injured’ following a huge car bomb explosion in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Russian spies have been “seriously injured” after a bomb in the engine compartment of their vehicle blew up. Footage from the scene shows the white Renault Duster engulfed in flames in the Russian-occupied city … Read more
Putin has tagged the Ukraine conflict as a ‘war’ for the first time and has vowed to end it ‘soon’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has admitted Russia is involved in a war with Ukraine for the first time publicly, vowing to bring the fighting to an end “the sooner the … Read more
Another Putin puppet has been assassinated in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian-installed head of a Ukrainian village in the occupied territory has been assassinated after hidden explosives blew up his car while he was sitting in it. Footage posted on social media showed the vehicle of Russian-backed Andrey Shtepa engulfed in flames … Read more
Russian defence chief has disclosed that Moscow wasn’t ready for war. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian defence chief, Sergei Shoigu has admitted that Moscow wasn’t ready for war with Ukraine. Sergei Shoigu, speaking on the day Ukraine’s defence ministry claimed 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the start of the war – and … Read more
Ukraine has said about 100,000 Russian troops have been killed in the ongoing war. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin is nearing a sobering milestone amid claims by Ukraine that the number of Russian troops killed since the start of his war is on the verge of passing 100,000. Ukraine’s defence ministry posted its … Read more
Putin has revealed who to blame for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes Russia is not to blame for the ongoing war in Ukraine, adding both countries are “sharing a tragedy.” During a televised address with senior military officials, the Russian president said he continued to see … Read more
President Zelensky is planning to visit Washington to address Congress. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to visit Washington on Wednesday (today) and may meet US President Joe Biden at the White House, according to New York Times. It would be Zelensky’s first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in … Read more
Putin has admitted that war Is ‘extremely difficult’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has admitted that “war is extremely difficult”. On Tuesday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made a morale-boosting visit to Bakhmut, as his nation prepares for a massive Russian ground offensive in the new year. EDITOR’S PICKS War: Putin Issues … Read more
Putin has been warned that it would take NATO ‘just three days’ to take out Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been warned that NATO could take out Russia in just three days if the conflict between the two sides exploded to dangerous levels. If the Russian President was to … Read more
EU nations have agreed on a gas price cap to shield consumers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union nations have agreed to cap soaring wholesale gas prices to protect consumers across the bloc. From 15 February, prices will be limited if they breach 180 euros per megawatt hour for three days running. EDITOR’S … Read more
Russia has deployed musicians to the frontline to boost morale. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia says it will deploy musicians and singers to the front lines of its war in Ukraine to boost troops’ morale. The defence ministry announced the formation of the “front-line creative brigade” this week, saying it would also include circus … Read more
The Russian military commanders are scared of Crimea’s vulnerability’ to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian military commanders are increasingly worried about the vulnerability of Crimea to Ukrainian attacks, according to the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). The fears have forced Putin’s generals to make a significant change to their bombing campaigns against Ukrainian … Read more
Putin met with his Generals as Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian cities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin met his military chiefs on the same day his forces launched another wave of missiles at Ukraine’s infrastructure. Mr Putin spent most of Friday at the headquarters of the “special military operation” discussing ideas for … Read more
Ukraine said Russia is preparing additional 200,000 troops to attack Kyiv. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces expects a new Russian attack on Kyiv in the early months of 2023. On Friday, Russia launched a ‘massive’ missile attack on Ukraine’s energy plants amid warnings Vladimir Putin is plotting a vast … Read more
Russia has fired over 70 missiles at Ukraine in one of Putin’s biggest attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia fired more than 70 missiles at Ukraine on Friday, knocking out power in Kharkiv and forcing emergency nationwide blackouts, according to Ukrainian officials. Three people were killed when an apartment block in Kryvyi Rih in … Read more
Over 4,300 Russian troops are reportedly ‘ready to surrender to Ukraine’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 4,300 Russian troops are ready to voluntarily surrender to Ukrainian forces, a spokesperson has claimed. Vitaliy Matvienko, who heads up a project which provides information on how Russian troops can surrender, told the Ukrainian network FREEDOM TV … Read more
Deadly Russian attacks have plunged the retaken Kherson region into total darkness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two people were killed on the second day of Russian attacks on central Kherson, recaptured by Ukraine last month. Heavy shelling on critical infrastructure in the port area left the entire city without power, according to the regional … Read more