Peskov denied any suggestion that Russia’s troops were responsible for executions in the town of Bucha He baselessly claimed that images of civilians murdered in the town were staged EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our Policies, Programmes Aim At … Read more
Zelensky said there was still a need to convince some in Europe who believe “war and war crimes are not as horrific as financial losses”… The US said the measures will target financial and state-owned bodies, some officials and oligarchs EDITOR’S PICK Train Attack: Tinubu Visits Kaduna, Donates ₦50 Million To Victims Over 1500 Fake … Read more
Zelensky cautioned that Russia will try to cover up the traces of violence committed in Bucha and other cities In Bucha, Zelensky said there were more than 300 people killed, but that the total number of casualties will likely increase EDITOR’S PICK Anambra Commences Prayer Session To End Monday Sit At Home Order S/East Attacks: … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian forces of genocide, calling it the “elimination of the whole nation and the people” He said there were more than 100 nationalities in Ukraine, saying the attacks were about the “extermination of all these nationalities” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the Russian … Read more
President Vladimir Putin ordered tanks into Russia’s pro-Western neighbour on February 24, and Ukraine estimates 20,000 people have been killed in the war so far More than 10 million have had to flee their homes EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine, on Saturday, said it has regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops … Read more
Congress had last month passed a funding bill that included $13.6 billion for humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine and NATO allies in eastern Europe. One of the technologies included in the announcement is more Switchblade tactical drones. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Defense Department announced Friday it is allotting $300 million in … 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
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
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
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
In a video address on Monday, Zelensky reiterated his call for a no-fly zone sanction over Ukraine A total of 2,187 Ukraine residents have now died in days of relentless Russian bombardment… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has warned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of an imminent Russian attack. … Read more
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has revealed his location, vowed to remain in the Ukrainian capital Kiev in spite of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In a defiant video message from his office on Bankova Street, he said he is staying there “as long as necessary” and his team is with him. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Over 150 Nigerians have volunteered to be recruited after Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, urged people around the world to join the fight …the Federal Government said it would engage with the Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria and other relevant authorities to prevent this EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has expressed its disapproval … 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
The feud between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is a long-standing debate that everyone must pay drastic attention to. Prior to the crisis, Putin had undermined the notion of Ukraine as an independent nation. He also launched a barrage of accusations against the government in Kyiv that were widely seen … Read more
Ukraine has asked for a ceasefire ahead of peace talks President Zelensky says the next 24 hours – the fifth day of the Russian invasion – will be “crucial” for Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine delegation has arrived for peace talks with Russia at the Belarus border. Russia and Ukraine were preparing Monday … Read more
The White House and several EU nations announced the expulsion of certain Russian banks from the SWIFT banking system Saturday evening Talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place Monday on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ukrainian delegation will meet with a Russian delegation on Monday for talks on the … Read more
Ukraine’s President Zelensky had on Sunday morning rejected offers to hold talks with a Russian delegation in Belarus Vladimir Putin says he is moving the country’s nuclear deterrent to “special alert” although it does not mean Russia intends to use the weapons EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday accused Ukrainian … Read more
Russian troops have entered Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv with air raid sirens having gone off in Kyiv this morning and a blast heard The US, Germany and the Netherlands are sending more weapons to aid Ukraine’s war effort EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia says a delegation has arrived in Belarus – ostensibly for talks … Read more
Ukraine had come under attack from a barrage of shellings after Russia launched an offensive on Thursday Many countries in the West, including Germany have slammed Russia with several sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany on Saturday dramatically ramped up its backing for Ukraine’s battle against Russia, approving weapons … Read more