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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

What is the probability of a successful coup. Experience from different countries

On June 23, Yevgeny Prigozhin, due to a conflict with the Ministry of Defense, led columns of Wagner PMC fighters towards Moscow. It was the biggest challenge to the Russian state since

June 28, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

‘Pizza ancestor’ discovered in 2,000-year-old fresco in Pompeii ruins

During excavations in the Regio IX area of the Pompeii Archaeological Park near Naples, a 2,000-year-old fresco depicting a dish that may be the prototype for modern pizza, informed Independent. Park staff

June 28, 2023

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Latvia, Finland, Czech Republic and Spain suffer losses due to lack of Russian tourists

Tourist experts from Latvia, Finland, Spain and the Czech Republic are going through hard times, literally surviving without Russian tourists. It is reported by Euronews. After Russia started the NWO, Latvia, as

June 28, 2023

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What does Prigogine’s “mutiny” look like? Historical parallels

On June 23, Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Ministry of Defense of having launched a missile attack on the rear positions of the “Wagnerians” and announced a “march of justice” of the PMC

June 28, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“The civil war has actually been stopped.” Putin appealed to security forces after Prigozhin ‘mutiny’

“Our comrades are dead. They did not flinch and honorably fulfilled the order and their military duty. I ask you to honor their memory with a minute of silence,” he said. Presidential

June 28, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The producers of The Witcher told how the main character will change his appearance in the new season of the series

The Witcher producers Steve Gaub and Tomek Baginski said in an interview with Yahoo! news, as in the new – third – season of the series, the main actor – Henry Cavill

June 28, 2023

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the maintenance of the PMC “Wagner” was entirely ensured by the state

The content of Private Military Company (PMC) “Wagner” was provided entirely by the state. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with military personnel at the Kremlin Representative

June 28, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

whose housing of films and TV shows has been recreated in reality

Starting July 17, Barbie’s shiny pink Malibu mansion will be available to rent on Airbnb. This isn’t the first time the houses or apartments of popular characters from movies and TV shows

June 28, 2023

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“They’ll crush you like a bug.” Lukashenko spoke about his participation in negotiations with Putin and Prigozhin

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has recounted the details of his mediation in negotiations with PMC founder “Wagner” Yevgeny Prigozhin during his “mutiny” on June 23-24. According to Lukashenka, he suggested to Russian

June 28, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“Something very outdated, but still combat ready, will do.” Strelkov on the transfer of heavy weapons and tanks to Russian custody

Tanks may be needed by the Russian Guard both to solve rear and front tasks, former DPR Defense Minister Igor Strelkov told Russian media. The fact that the department will receive heavy

June 28, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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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

What is the probability of a successful coup. Experience from different countries

‘Pizza ancestor’ discovered in 2,000-year-old fresco in Pompeii ruins

Latvia, Finland, Czech Republic and Spain suffer losses due to lack of Russian tourists

What does Prigogine’s “mutiny” look like? Historical parallels

“The civil war has actually been stopped.” Putin appealed to security forces after Prigozhin ‘mutiny’

The producers of The Witcher told how the main character will change his appearance in the new season of the series

the maintenance of the PMC “Wagner” was entirely ensured by the state

whose housing of films and TV shows has been recreated in reality

“They’ll crush you like a bug.” Lukashenko spoke about his participation in negotiations with Putin and Prigozhin

“Something very outdated, but still combat ready, will do.” Strelkov on the transfer of heavy weapons and tanks to Russian custody

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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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