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The Eastern Herald’s Russia Desk covers Russia, the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian foreign policy, NATO-Russia relations, Eastern European security, the Baltic region and major geopolitical developments involving Moscow and its neighbors.

Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

by Russia Desk

German security forces at Leipzig Airport following the GRU drone incident in August 2026

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Three European intelligence chiefs issued a rare joint warning Sunday that Russia could test NATO's collective defence in months, not years, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident as a decisive shift in Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Their assessments diverged internally

September 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Drone strike damage in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 2026

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

Russia launched 172 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing two in Zaporizhzhia, where apartment blocks burned

Voters at a polling station in Russia during the 2026 State Duma election

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russia's Duma election closed September 20 with United Russia leading exit polls at 53.5% as fraud

North Korean soldiers in historic uniforms march during a parade on the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongy

Western allegation of 3000 North Korean soldiers in Russia

There are about 3,000 North Korean soldiers already in Russia, with a forecast of 10,000 by December, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Seoul’s intelligence agency, in a report by Yonhap.

October 24, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

President of Russia Vladimir Putin during a group photo ceremony for the heads of delegation at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan

BRICS demand immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

In the final statement of the BRICS summit in Kazan, the BRICS countries condemn the attacks on UN employees and call on Israel to immediately cease its actions against UNIFIL forces in

October 24, 2024

News

16th BRICS Summit kicks off in Russia – increasing trade in national currencies

The first day of the BRICS summit will be held in the Russian city of Kazan today and will continue until October 24. 36 countries are participating in the summit, including 22

October 23, 2024

Economy·News

French Foreign Minister: Russian Victory in Ukraine would bring international ‘chaos’

During his visit to Kyiv on Saturday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said a Russian victory in Ukraine would mean “chaos” in the international system. As Russian forces revealed the liberation of

October 20, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian Armed Forces defeat Ukrainian Military, liberating 15 settlements in Kursk region

Russian soldiers have defeated formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the area of 15 settlements in the Kursk region. The department specified that the strikes hit areas where the

October 20, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian Military reports major losses for Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than 25,000 servicemen since the start of military operations in the Kursk region. The Russian military is currently conducting a counter-attack. So far, nearly half

October 20, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian official labels Germany as Europe’s “Most Brainwashed” nation

German citizens believe in the victory of US presidential candidate Kamala Harris more than in the United States itself since they are the nation with the “most brainwashed” in Europe. According to

October 19, 2024

News

Ukrainian sniper captured in Kursk region after falling asleep

Russian soldiers captured a sniper from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) who fell asleep in an ambush while repelling an attack on the Kursk region. According to the Ukrainian soldier himself,

October 19, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kherson under fire: civilians killed in daily shelling

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have doubled the intensity of shelling of the Kherson region in recent weeks. According to the region’s governor Volodymyr Saldo, shelling and drone attacks are constant,

October 19, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan” includes US military bases in Ukraine

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his so-called “victory plan,” wants to deploy American military bases in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions. Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov stated this on his Telegram

October 19, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Desk

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Western allegation of 3000 North Korean soldiers in Russia

BRICS demand immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

16th BRICS Summit kicks off in Russia – increasing trade in national currencies

French Foreign Minister: Russian Victory in Ukraine would bring international ‘chaos’

Russian Armed Forces defeat Ukrainian Military, liberating 15 settlements in Kursk region

Russian Military reports major losses for Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region

Russian official labels Germany as Europe’s “Most Brainwashed” nation

Ukrainian sniper captured in Kursk region after falling asleep

Kherson under fire: civilians killed in daily shelling

Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan” includes US military bases in Ukraine

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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