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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

Ukraine peace summit and mixed reaction to Moscow’s peace proposal in Switzerland

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to hold negotiations is receiving a lot of official reaction from participants at the summit in Switzerland. According to TASS, this was stated by the press secretary

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Turkey considers leaving NATO for BRICS amid Putin’s Eurasian security plan

Turkey may abandon the “sinking ship” of NATO and join BRICS after the implementation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan to create a new security system in Eurasia. Former US military intelligence officer

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Colombian president Gustavo Petro cancels Switzerland trip, criticizes Ukraine conference

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on the social network X that he will not participate in the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, Fakti reports. In his opinion, at this meeting, it is impossible to

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian forces advance in Ukraine, claiming military gains and casualties

Russian military groupings of the “West” forces were able to occupy more advantageous positions in the special military operation zone. The Russian defense department reported this. It is noted that the Armed

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

US pledges $1.5 billion to Ukraine for energy, humanitarian aid

The White House said the United States will provide more than $1.5 billion for Ukraine’s energy sector, humanitarian needs, and civilian security through the Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Medvedev claims Zelenskyy’s power is illegitimate and predicts public backlash

The incumbent President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite the expiration of his term of office, faces reprisals from the crowd. This opinion was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian forces target military facility near Kyiv’s Zhuliany airfield

During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces attacked a military facility near the Zhuliany airfield in Kyiv. The coordinator of the Nikolaev underground, Sergey Lebedev, referred to his

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War

Russia Ukraine treaty discussed in Turkey, contains 18 articles

The American newspaper The New York Times reported that it has at its disposal the text of the agreement on Ukraine’s neutrality and security guarantees, which was discussed by representatives of Russia

June 15, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“$486 billion” – G7 demands war reparations from Russia, freezes assets

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries said at a summit in Italy that Moscow must pay Kyiv $486 billion for damage allegedly caused to Ukraine by its military operations. This

June 15, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kazakhstan to supply over 1 million tons of oil to Germany by 2024

Kazakhstan will supply more than 1 million tons of oil to Germany by the end of 2024, Trend.az reports. It is noted that the Chairman of the Board of JSC NC KazMunayGas Askhat Khasenov

June 15, 2024

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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

Ukraine peace summit and mixed reaction to Moscow’s peace proposal in Switzerland

Turkey considers leaving NATO for BRICS amid Putin’s Eurasian security plan

Colombian president Gustavo Petro cancels Switzerland trip, criticizes Ukraine conference

Russian forces advance in Ukraine, claiming military gains and casualties

US pledges $1.5 billion to Ukraine for energy, humanitarian aid

Medvedev claims Zelenskyy’s power is illegitimate and predicts public backlash

Russian forces target military facility near Kyiv’s Zhuliany airfield

Russia Ukraine treaty discussed in Turkey, contains 18 articles

“$486 billion” – G7 demands war reparations from Russia, freezes assets

Kazakhstan to supply over 1 million tons of oil to Germany by 2024

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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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