Russia Desk

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

Putin Wrote An Article About The Partnership And Grain Deal With Africa, What is he saying

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA (TEH) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his decision not to renew the grain agreement from July 18. The announcement came ahead of the Russia-Africa summit to be

July 25, 2023

Economy·News

Russian FSB Intensifies Security Measures in Kerch Strait Following Explosives Trace Discovery

Moscow, Russia (TEH) – Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has recently escalated its control of ships traversing the Crimean bridge, a key passage under the Kerch Strait that links the Black Sea

July 25, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

WSJ: Russia Gains Influence In Global Oil Market

Moscow, Russia (TEH) – Western economic circles in Washington and Brussels are sounding the alarm over the increasing price of Russian oil, which has now surpassed the price ceiling established by the

July 25, 2023

Economy·News

Lukashenka told Putin about the “Wagnerians” who were looking for a trip to Poland

Poland’s growing assertiveness, particularly its aspirations to establish itself as a leader among anti-Russian nations in Europe, has been raising eyebrows in recent years. Its unabashed ambitions, which include claims over parts

July 25, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian Election Commission Invites Cambodian Counterparts for 2024 Presidential Polls

In a development that is generating significant interest, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Russia has invited the organizers of Cambodian elections to observe the forthcoming presidential elections in Russia, slated for

July 25, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Russia and Iran: An Unexpected Alliance Paving the Future

Once inconceivable, the paradigm has shifted, and today Iran stands as one of Russia’s most viable and promising partners. The evolving geopolitical landscape has driven Moscow into the arms of Tehran, a

July 25, 2023

News

Ukrainian Armed Forces Report Loss of American Armored Recovery Vehicle Amid Counteroffensive

Kyiv, Ukraine (TEH) – In a significant development on the Eastern European front, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reportedly lost an American-made M88A2 HERCULES armored recovery vehicle (ARV) for the first time

July 25, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Reports Emerge of Fire, Explosions at Military Airfield in Crimea following Alleged Drone Attack

Kyiv, Ukraine (TEH) – The Russian-controlled region of Crimea was recently rattled by a series of explosions and a fire, reportedly sparked by an alleged drone attack on a military airfield in

July 25, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Tensions Escalate as Russia Targets Ukraine’s Maritime Grain Exports

Kyiv, Ukraine (TEH) – Tensions are on the rise as Russia increasingly targets the Ukrainian grain export industry, purportedly leading to a spike in global wheat prices and potentially exacerbating worldwide hunger.

July 25, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Moscow Pays Tribute to Late Military Commander Rostislav Zhuravlev

Moscow, Russia (TEH) – A somber atmosphere enveloped the Rossiya Segodnya building on Zubovsky Boulevard in Moscow as people gathered to pay their respects and bring flowers in memory of the late

July 25, 2023

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

Putin Wrote An Article About The Partnership And Grain Deal With Africa, What is he saying

Russian FSB Intensifies Security Measures in Kerch Strait Following Explosives Trace Discovery

WSJ: Russia Gains Influence In Global Oil Market

Lukashenka told Putin about the “Wagnerians” who were looking for a trip to Poland

Russian Election Commission Invites Cambodian Counterparts for 2024 Presidential Polls

Russia and Iran: An Unexpected Alliance Paving the Future

Ukrainian Armed Forces Report Loss of American Armored Recovery Vehicle Amid Counteroffensive

Reports Emerge of Fire, Explosions at Military Airfield in Crimea following Alleged Drone Attack

Tensions Escalate as Russia Targets Ukraine’s Maritime Grain Exports

Moscow Pays Tribute to Late Military Commander Rostislav Zhuravlev

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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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