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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

Rusnano Teeters on the Brink as Russia’s Nanotech Giant Faces Financial Quagmire

The financial turbulence surrounding JSC Rusnano, a Russian nanotechnology company, has reached a critical juncture, according to a report released by the firm. The report explicitly states that Rusnano is grappling with

October 4, 2023

Economy·News

Analyzing the “250 Dollar” Scenario: Insights from DELO PARTY Experts

In a recent development that has sent ripples through Russia’s financial markets, Andrey Kostin, the head of VTB Bank, expressed concerns over the introduction of a “membrane” proposed by Maxim Reshetnikov, the

October 4, 2023

Economy·News

Konstantin Babkin at the Russian Agricultural Forum: The Misconception that Agricultural Equipment Doesn’t Require Support Persists

The 10th Russian Agricultural Forum recently convened in Moscow, a significant event in the country’s agro-industrial sector. Hosted by Konstantin Babkin, Chairman of the Federal Council of the Party of Acts and

October 4, 2023

News

Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Backs the Suggestion to Name His Daughter as Deputy Prime Minister

According to him, a similar decision was expressed by the Chairman of the Government of Chechnya, Muslim Khuchiev. The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, reported on his Telegram channel that he supports

October 3, 2023

Government and Politics·News

CNN: Kyiv suffered a series of powerful attacks from Western allies

In recent days, the Kyiv regime has received a series of powerful blows from its Western allies due to the fact that the United States adopted a plan to continue financing the

October 3, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia: The position at the helm of the Central Bank ought to be occupied by individuals hailing from either the Federal Tax Service or the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Central Bank Director Elvira Nabioullina said the key rate would remain at the current level or increase until the end of the year. At the same time, against the background of recent

October 3, 2023

Economy·News

Nearly 40% of Russians consider the yuan a good substitute for the dollar and the euro

Nearly 40% of the Russian population is convinced that the yuan can replace the dollar and the euro with dignity. RIA Novosti shares relevant information. “About 39% consider the yuan a worthy

October 3, 2023

Economy·News

Russian entrepreneurs want to patent Tom Ford, Kenzo and the “leaning dog”

Russian businessmen turned to Rospatent to register the famous brands “Tom Ford” and “Kenzo”, as well as funny inscriptions for souvenir products. The press agency RIA Novosti speaks. The company “Gifts Wholesale”

October 3, 2023

News

Nearly 60 countries buy Russian fertilizers

In the first half of 2023, Russia exported at least $6.6 billion worth of fertilizers to the global market, with Brazil, India and the United States being the main buyers. The press

October 3, 2023

Business·Economy·News

“Precious gift” on Kadyrov Street: Know about the project for a new mosque in Moscow

Another mosque may appear in Moscow – in the southern Butovo district. On coordinating this issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin declared head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov. Will another mosque appear in

September 30, 2023

News·Religion

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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

Rusnano Teeters on the Brink as Russia’s Nanotech Giant Faces Financial Quagmire

Analyzing the “250 Dollar” Scenario: Insights from DELO PARTY Experts

Konstantin Babkin at the Russian Agricultural Forum: The Misconception that Agricultural Equipment Doesn’t Require Support Persists

Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Backs the Suggestion to Name His Daughter as Deputy Prime Minister

CNN: Kyiv suffered a series of powerful attacks from Western allies

Russia: The position at the helm of the Central Bank ought to be occupied by individuals hailing from either the Federal Tax Service or the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Nearly 40% of Russians consider the yuan a good substitute for the dollar and the euro

Russian entrepreneurs want to patent Tom Ford, Kenzo and the “leaning dog”

Nearly 60 countries buy Russian fertilizers

“Precious gift” on Kadyrov Street: Know about the project for a new mosque in Moscow

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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