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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

how to help your child cope with stress before the exam

In 2023, the Unified State Examination takes place from May 26 to June 20. Russian media learned from educators and psychologists how to help a child pass the exam and deal with

June 3, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The Ministry of Justice added political scientist Dmitry Oreshkin and journalist Roman Super to the register of foreign agents

On June 2, the Russian Ministry of Justice updated the register of foreign agents to include political scientist Dmitry Oreshkin* and journalist Roman Super*. Relevant information appeared on the department’s website. In

June 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A mysterious pattern of dots and dashes has been spotted at the center of our galaxy

American radio astronomers have discovered unusual objects at the very center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. They saw strange glowing lines in the radio range, similar to sequences of dots and

June 2, 2023

News

“Justice has no limitation period.” Is it wise to challenge the status of a foreign agent?

The Zamoskvoretsky Court in Moscow rejected requests by artist and musician Semyon Slepakov*, comedian Makim Galkin* and blogger Ilya Varlamov* to revoke foreign agent status. Although there have been no positive decisions

June 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Accused of murdering Tatarsky military officer Roman Popkov fired from Polish publication after terror attack in St Petersburg

Roman Popkov, who is accused of organizing the murder of military correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky, was fired from Polish publication Vot so soon after the terror attack in St Petersburg, Russian media has

June 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The Kremlin and Kyiv responded to Orban’s call to prevent the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Kremlin and the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry have commented on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s call to prevent the Ukrainian armed forces’ counter-offensive and to bring Moscow and Kyiv to the negotiating

June 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“The company agrees with the measures against the returnees.” Israel will stop issuing passports to new citizens

Obtaining a darkon – an Israeli passport – is the dream and goal of many returnees, as it opens the door to 161 countries around the world. However, Israel will soon stop

June 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

will the president have enough health for a second term and who will replace him in case of death

Another incident with US President Joe Biden, who stumbled and fell during the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, again drew attention to his medical condition. The 80-year-old politician has announced his candidacy

June 2, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Starliner’s first manned flight to the ISS has been postponed indefinitely: safety issues have been identified

The first manned flight of the American Starliner spacecraft to the ISS has again been postponed indefinitely due to imperfections. The check showed that the parachute lines could break during the descent,

June 2, 2023

News

The Swiss Parliament has not authorized the re-export of Swiss arms to Ukraine

The lower house of the Swiss parliament, the National Council, rejected on June 1 a proposal to authorize the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine. On this subject informed RTS television and

June 2, 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

how to help your child cope with stress before the exam

The Ministry of Justice added political scientist Dmitry Oreshkin and journalist Roman Super to the register of foreign agents

A mysterious pattern of dots and dashes has been spotted at the center of our galaxy

“Justice has no limitation period.” Is it wise to challenge the status of a foreign agent?

Accused of murdering Tatarsky military officer Roman Popkov fired from Polish publication after terror attack in St Petersburg

The Kremlin and Kyiv responded to Orban’s call to prevent the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

“The company agrees with the measures against the returnees.” Israel will stop issuing passports to new citizens

will the president have enough health for a second term and who will replace him in case of death

Starliner’s first manned flight to the ISS has been postponed indefinitely: safety issues have been identified

The Swiss Parliament has not authorized the re-export of Swiss arms to Ukraine

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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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