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The Russia Desk leads The Eastern Herald's coverage of Russia, the war in Ukraine, NATO's eastern flank, and the post-Soviet space. The desk has reported continuously on the Russia-Ukraine conflict since its full-scale expansion in February 2022 and verifies through Kremlin statements, NATO briefings.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova speaking at a briefing on the Iran conflict June 2026

Russia Warns NATO’s Plans to Arm Ukraine Are ‘Recklessly Aggressive’

Russia's foreign ministry called NATO's plans to develop advanced weapons for Ukraine 'recklessly aggressive,' with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warning that the enterprises building them could draw heavier Russian fire. The warning comes

June 30, 2026

by Russia Desk

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a press conference amid controversy over Politico Europe's refusal to publish his article

Lavrov Says Russia Will Work With Allies to Blunt Western Pressure

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia and like-minded nations would keep countering Western sanctions and pressure he described as violations of the UN Charter, in remarks to a Moscow legal forum.

June 29, 2026

by Russia Desk

Nakhimov Square in Sevastopol, Crimea, the city at the centre of Ukraine's 40-day drone pressure campaign and now under a state of emergency

Russia Downs 660 Drones as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine launched 660 drones overnight in the heaviest barrage of the war as Zelensky formally approved

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian energy infrastructure, including the Moscow Oil Refinery

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Ukraine struck the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in a week, part of a

Russia’s permanent representative to the UN accused Ukraine of destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, speaking at a Security Council meeting on the Kakhovka hydropower plant on Tuesday, accused the Ukrainian side of blowing up the plant, informed CASS.

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Anthropologists have figured out the evolutionary significance of masturbation

Anthropologists have understood the evolutionary significance of masturbation, which is practiced by many animals, but primarily primates. This type of behavior helped males increase their chances of reproduction and avoid getting infections

June 7, 2023

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Oksimiron’s song “Oida” is recognized as banned from distribution on the network

The Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg declared the song “Oida” by rapper Oxxxymiron * banned from distribution in Russia, reported joint press service of the courts of St. Petersburg. The publication

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The US CIA was aware of the Ukrainian military’s plans to attack the Nord Stream three months before the sabotage

Three months before the explosion of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines, US authorities learned of the Ukrainian army’s intention to carry out such a “secret attack”. About

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin suggested using only Russian cars in taxis and car sharing. What the experts think

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed to consider the issue of location requirements for the production of cars for taxis and car sharing. Experts interviewed by Russian media believe that such a

June 7, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Water from the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station flooded the town of Aleshki. Evacuation of people is hampered by fires and shelling

Kyiv, Ukraine – The town of Alyoshki in the Kherson region is “almost completely flooded” after the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, and forest fires caused by shelling are approaching.

June 30, 2023

News

Destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station. What will be the implications for agriculture and energy

Due to the destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station, located upstream from Kherson on the Dnieper, water-intensive agriculture is expected to be reduced in Crimea. This opinion was expressed in a

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukraine launches ‘long-promised offensive’

Ukraine has attempted an offensive in the past three days. This was stated by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, transmits CASS. “For three days, the Ukrainian regime launched a long-promised offensive on

October 2, 2025

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How the destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station dam will affect military operations

On the night of June 6, the Russian authorities in the Kherson region announced the partial destruction of the dam of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station as a result of shelling. Ukraine

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“It is impossible to guarantee a non-lethal alternative.” Why cheap booze like Mister Cider will keep killing

Stories of mass poisoning with burnt alcohol occur regularly in Russia. In addition, people who have long bought an inexpensive drink from the same manufacturer may one day find themselves in the

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Warns NATO’s Plans to Arm Ukraine Are ‘Recklessly Aggressive’

Lavrov Says Russia Will Work With Allies to Blunt Western Pressure

Russia Downs 660 Drones as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Russia’s permanent representative to the UN accused Ukraine of destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

Anthropologists have figured out the evolutionary significance of masturbation

Oksimiron’s song “Oida” is recognized as banned from distribution on the network

The US CIA was aware of the Ukrainian military’s plans to attack the Nord Stream three months before the sabotage

Putin suggested using only Russian cars in taxis and car sharing. What the experts think

Water from the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station flooded the town of Aleshki. Evacuation of people is hampered by fires and shelling

Destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station. What will be the implications for agriculture and energy

Ukraine launches ‘long-promised offensive’

How the destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station dam will affect military operations

“It is impossible to guarantee a non-lethal alternative.” Why cheap booze like Mister Cider will keep killing

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