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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

Moscow Stores Grapple with Dairy Product Shrinkage, LDPR State Duma Deputy Chairman Exposes the Issue

New Delhi, India (TEH) – In a recent investigation, Boris Chernyshov, the Deputy Chairman of the LDPR State Duma, revealed significant shrinkage (reduction in the quantity of goods in one package while

July 25, 2023

Business·News

Russia Suspends Grain Deal with the West, Citing Chronic Inability to Negotiate

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (TEH) – In a significant development, Russia has suspended its participation in the grain deal with the collective West, attributing the decision to a “chronic inability to negotiate” on the

July 25, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Amid Controversy, Russian Lawmakers from Annexed Regions Propose Radical Change to Citizenship Laws

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (TEH) – In an audacious move, representatives from the annexed territories of Crimea and Sevastopol, along with the self-proclaimed “LPR”, have submitted a contentious bill to the State Duma. The

July 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

The Echoes of the Past: Ukrainian Refugee Sparks Debate Over Soviet Symbols in Prague’s Metro

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (TEH) – Prague, the picturesque capital of the Czech Republic, is usually a city renowned for its romantic charm and captivating historical landmarks. However, recently, the city has been

July 23, 2023

News

Ukraine’s President Vows to Bolster Counteroffensive Efforts Amid Intense Tensions with Russia

KYIV, UKRAINE (TEH) – In a display of unyielding resolve at the Aspen Security Forum, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine provided Western allies with a robust reassurance of his commitment to escalating

July 23, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Australia imposes sanctions on 35 Russian organizations

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA (TEH) – In a resolute display of solidarity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Australian government, led by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, has taken a decisive step in imposing rigorous

July 21, 2023

Business·Economy·News

Silva Stresses Need for Global Cooperation to End Ukrainian Unrest

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM(TEH) – The ongoing political turmoil in Ukraine, and its global implications, formed the backdrop for the summit of European Union and Community of Latin American and Caribbean (CELAC) leaders held

July 20, 2023

News

President Putin to Fully Participate in BRICS Summit Remotely Amidst Legal Impasse

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (TEH) – Despite a contentious backdrop involving the International Criminal Court (ICC), Russian President Vladimir Putin will mark his “full participation” in the forthcoming BRICS summit remotely. Dmitry

July 20, 2023

News

Russia Considers Reengaging in Vital Global Grain Deal, Says Putin

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (TEH) — President Vladimir Putin on Monday underscored Russia’s potential return to an imperative global grain deal, expressing, however, that a sequence of explicit conditions must first be met. The

July 20, 2023

News

Former President Trump Hit with Triple Charges Related to Capitol Attack

WASHINGTON, DC., USA – In a significant development, the United States Department of Justice has laid three charges against former US President Donald Trump, linking him directly to the infamous Capitol siege

July 20, 2023

Government and Politics·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

Moscow Stores Grapple with Dairy Product Shrinkage, LDPR State Duma Deputy Chairman Exposes the Issue

Russia Suspends Grain Deal with the West, Citing Chronic Inability to Negotiate

Amid Controversy, Russian Lawmakers from Annexed Regions Propose Radical Change to Citizenship Laws

The Echoes of the Past: Ukrainian Refugee Sparks Debate Over Soviet Symbols in Prague’s Metro

Ukraine’s President Vows to Bolster Counteroffensive Efforts Amid Intense Tensions with Russia

Australia imposes sanctions on 35 Russian organizations

Silva Stresses Need for Global Cooperation to End Ukrainian Unrest

President Putin to Fully Participate in BRICS Summit Remotely Amidst Legal Impasse

Russia Considers Reengaging in Vital Global Grain Deal, Says Putin

Former President Trump Hit with Triple Charges Related to Capitol Attack

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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