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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

US-trained Ukrainian forces down Russian aircraft with Patriot missiles near Azov Sea

Assistant Chief of Staff of the 10th US Army, Colonel Rosanna Clemente, told how a Russian A-50 early warning aircraft over the Sea of Azov, an II-76 flying to the border of

June 11, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian air defense shot down a Ukrainian MIG-29 fighter

During a special military operation, Russian air defense systems shot down a MiG-29 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force. The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense reported this on its page on

June 10, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

NATO affirms no immediate Russian military threat, considers enhanced support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed on Friday that there is no “imminent military threat” from Russia to NATO countries. According to Anadolu. He said in a joint press conference with Swedish

June 10, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia hints at supplying long-range weapons to western adversaries, says Lavrov

The signal from Russian President Vladimir Putin about possible supplies of Russian weapons to other countries in the West was heard and understood. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated this in an

June 10, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

UN warns food crisis could worsen in 17 more countries due to conflicts and climate change

The food situation could worsen in the near future in another 17 countries around the world. As Food and Agriculture organisation of the United Nations reports, this was stated by Oleg Kobyakov, director

June 10, 2024

News

“We rely on you,” a standing ovation in the half-empty French parliament for Zelenskyy

On Friday, July 7, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky delivered a speech at the French National Assembly. Footage of the politician’s speech was published by Strana.ua on their Telegram channel. Addressing parliamentarians

June 10, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Military operation in Ukraine, day 834 – NATO to interfere from Ukrainian side

In a significant development on the 834th day of the military operation in Ukraine, NATO has announced plans to expand its cooperation with Ukraine, marking a crucial turn in the ongoing conflict.

June 6, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin’s recent comments on Nuclear War

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for Russia not to be brought to the point of using nuclear weapons. He stated this during a meeting with the heads of world news agencies, TASS reports. “Russia will

June 6, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Ukraine may begin to attack the territory of Belarus

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis said that the Ukrainian army may begin to strike Russian troops and military installations located on the territory of Belarus. According to the

June 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Elon Musk warns of growing escalation amid Biden’s approval for Ukraine strikes on Russia

American businessman Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, expressed concern over escalating tensions following President Joe Biden’s decision to permit Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons for strikes on Russia. This keeps

June 2, 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

US-trained Ukrainian forces down Russian aircraft with Patriot missiles near Azov Sea

Russian air defense shot down a Ukrainian MIG-29 fighter

NATO affirms no immediate Russian military threat, considers enhanced support for Ukraine

Russia hints at supplying long-range weapons to western adversaries, says Lavrov

UN warns food crisis could worsen in 17 more countries due to conflicts and climate change

“We rely on you,” a standing ovation in the half-empty French parliament for Zelenskyy

Military operation in Ukraine, day 834 – NATO to interfere from Ukrainian side

Putin’s recent comments on Nuclear War

Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Ukraine may begin to attack the territory of Belarus

Elon Musk warns of growing escalation amid Biden’s approval for Ukraine strikes on Russia

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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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