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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

“Russians have achieved their goal,” French colonel talks about what happened to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were able to weaken the Ukrainian army in the Kharkiv region. This was reported by retired French Colonel Bertrand Darra in an interview (Russian) with

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukraine shells Grayvoronsky district in Belgorod region prompting evacuation

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are shelling the Grayvoronsky urban district in the Belgorod region. This was earlier reported by The Eastern Herald. “Shelling is underway in the Grayvoronsky urban district

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Shelling of Shebekino by the Ukrainian army, reports Governor of Belgorod

The Ukrainian armed forces shelled the city of Shebekino in the Belgorod region, as a result of which a civilian was injured. The governor of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, informed about this

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin held a meeting with the participation of the head of the Ministry of Defense and the chief of the General Staff

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin late in the evening of June 11 held a meeting with the participation of Defense Minister Andrei Belousov , Chief of the General Staff Valery

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Turkey explains Ankara’s participation in the conference on Ukraine

A representative from Turkey will participate in a conference on resolving the conflict in Ukraine in Switzerland, but this does not mean that Ankara is against Russia and will join any options

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

In Crimea, they saw the prerequisites for the division of Germany into the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR

The Permanent Representative of Crimea to the President of Russia and Deputy Prime Minister of the peninsula’s government, Georgy Muradov, said that the past elections to the European Parliament showed a tendency to divide Germany into

June 12, 2024

Government and Politics·News

Turkish president Erdogan instrumental in grain deal but not to blame for its collapse says Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan played a significant role in concluding the grain deal. It is not Russia’s fault that this agreement was not extended. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on

June 12, 2024

Economy·News

Georgia’s ruling party initiates steps to restore diplomatic ties with Russia

The ruling Georgian Dream party has begun preparations to restore diplomatic relations with Russia, APA reported on Tuesday, June 12. As the channel’s observers learned, the parties, in particular, are working on

June 12, 2024

News

Russian intelligence FSB confirms Ukraine, US and NATO involvement in Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC), has confirmed the involvement of Ukrainian military intelligence in the terrorist

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Chechnya and Tatarstan offer jobs to afghan migrants, says Taliban official

Several Russian regions, in particular Tatarstan and Chechnya, have offered jobs to labor migrants from Afghanistan. This was announced on Monday, June 11 by Abdul Umari, the acting minister of labor and

June 11, 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

“Russians have achieved their goal,” French colonel talks about what happened to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukraine shells Grayvoronsky district in Belgorod region prompting evacuation

Shelling of Shebekino by the Ukrainian army, reports Governor of Belgorod

Putin held a meeting with the participation of the head of the Ministry of Defense and the chief of the General Staff

Turkey explains Ankara’s participation in the conference on Ukraine

In Crimea, they saw the prerequisites for the division of Germany into the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR

Turkish president Erdogan instrumental in grain deal but not to blame for its collapse says Putin

Georgia’s ruling party initiates steps to restore diplomatic ties with Russia

Russian intelligence FSB confirms Ukraine, US and NATO involvement in Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

Chechnya and Tatarstan offer jobs to afghan migrants, says Taliban official

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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