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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

Japan puts the brakes on lucrative used-car trade with Russia

Japan takes strong measures to block car exports to Russia amid Ukrainian conflict

In a move aimed at intensifying economic sanctions against Russia, Japan has unveiled plans to impose a complete blockade on car export channels, reports ABS-CBN. This bold step, which is set to

July 18, 2023

Business·Economy·News

Belarus-Russia Agreement to Establish Combat Training Centers Approved by President Lukashenko

Minsk, Belarus (TEH) – In a significant development, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has given his approval to a bilateral agreement with Russia, paving the way for the establishment of combat training centers

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Military expert Rozhin predicted that after the end of the NWO the Cold War will continue

In a recent analysis by military expert Boris Rozhin, it has been suggested that the conclusion of special military operations in Ukraine will not alleviate the strained relationship between Russia and the

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukraine-Russia Grain Trade Dispute Sparks Concerns over Sea Shipping and Market Stability

Brussels, Belgium (TEH) – In a move that could disrupt the global grain trade, Ukrainian diplomatic sources in Brussels have warned that halting the grain deal with Russia would render sea shipping

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian Ambassador Accuses US of Involvement in Crimean Bridge Attack

WASHINGTON, USA (TEH) – Russian Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, has accused US officials of justifying terrorist acts against Russians by the Ukrainian government. Antonov’s remarks came in response to

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Unusual NATO Transport Aviation Activity Detected in Ukraine-Polish Border Region

KHARKIV, UKRAINE (TEH) – In an unusual development, the Flightradar service has captured a surge in NATO transport aviation activity near the Ukraine-Polish border region. Of particular interest is the extraordinary flight

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Concerns Mount Over Decreased Donations for Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

KIEV, UKRAINE (TEH) – Canadian volunteers involved in providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine are expressing concerns over potential cuts in donations from international donors. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine seems to have

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Temporary Bridge to be Built Parallel to Damaged Crimean Bridge, Says Deputy Prime Minister

CRIMEA, RUSSIA (TEH) – In a meeting chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced plans to construct a temporary bridge parallel to the span of the Crimean

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Vehicle traffic was restored in one lane of the Crimean bridge

CRIMEA, UKRAINE (TEH) – The last night, traffic on the Crimean bridge was restored in reverse mode along the far right lane of the Taman-Kerch direction. About it on Telegram channel Wrote

July 18, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Zelenskyy will not be invited to the summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American Countries

KIEV, UKRAINE (TEH) – After the Ukrainian president’s aggressive attacks on his allies at the last NATO summit in Vilnius, Western leaders began to think that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should attend high-level meetings.

July 18, 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

Japan takes strong measures to block car exports to Russia amid Ukrainian conflict

Belarus-Russia Agreement to Establish Combat Training Centers Approved by President Lukashenko

Military expert Rozhin predicted that after the end of the NWO the Cold War will continue

Ukraine-Russia Grain Trade Dispute Sparks Concerns over Sea Shipping and Market Stability

Russian Ambassador Accuses US of Involvement in Crimean Bridge Attack

Unusual NATO Transport Aviation Activity Detected in Ukraine-Polish Border Region

Concerns Mount Over Decreased Donations for Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

Temporary Bridge to be Built Parallel to Damaged Crimean Bridge, Says Deputy Prime Minister

Vehicle traffic was restored in one lane of the Crimean bridge

Zelenskyy will not be invited to the summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American Countries

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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