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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

The FSB reported on the prevention of terrorist attacks in the Orenburg region

The Federal Security Service of Russia, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, detained a 25-year-old resident of the Orenburg region who, according to the intelligence service, was preparing terrorist attacks at

May 22, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A new hot spot has formed in Ukraine

A new worrying region has emerged in Ukraine, in which the situation can get out of control at any moment. People are preparing to take to the streets and show who is

May 22, 2023

News

tourist from Russia spoke about the tense situation in Istanbul

A Russian tourist who visited Istanbul on the eve of the second round of the country’s presidential elections spoke about the tense situation in the city. “Something in Istanbul has become uncomfortable.

May 22, 2023

News

Kremlin doctor Mironov revealed behind the scenes of Vladimir Putin’s health secrets

Kremlin doctor Sergei Mironov shared the main secret of Vladimir Putin’s excellent health. The Russian president looks very good for his age, thanks to which a variety of legends roam around him

May 22, 2023

News·Sports

Cardiologist RF Klodas informed that peas, arugula, nuts, oatmeal and avocados can help lower cholesterol

Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, in an interview with CNBC, listed five foods that help lower cholesterol levels in the body. According to the expert, these five foods are rich in fiber, so you

May 22, 2023

News

strikes against Crimea will be considered an attack against any other subject of Russia

US endorsement of Ukrainian military strikes in Crimea with the help of Western weapons suggests that Washington is not interested in peace. This was stated by Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov,

May 22, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

UK filed complaint in absentia with ICC prosecutor and judge

Russia’s Commission of Inquiry (IC) has indicted International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan and ICC Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala in absentia. On this subject said in a press release on

May 21, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“Faithful to the glorious traditions of the great Soviet era.” Pioneer reception in Red Square

On May 21, schoolchildren from Moscow and other regions of Russia participated in the solemn ceremony of joining the pioneering organization in Red Square. Some newly created pioneers were bound by a

May 21, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny appeared on television for the first time after a serious injury

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny appeared in the media space after being seriously wounded. The Ukrainian military commander was hospitalized after receiving a serious injury. Telegram channel “Military

May 21, 2023

News

Endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova called sauces and margarine products that develop oncology

Zukhra Pavlova, an endocrinologist from the Moscow State University clinic, gave a rationale for why all types of sauces are products that should be completely excluded from the diet, and not just

May 21, 2023

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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

The FSB reported on the prevention of terrorist attacks in the Orenburg region

A new hot spot has formed in Ukraine

tourist from Russia spoke about the tense situation in Istanbul

Kremlin doctor Mironov revealed behind the scenes of Vladimir Putin’s health secrets

Cardiologist RF Klodas informed that peas, arugula, nuts, oatmeal and avocados can help lower cholesterol

strikes against Crimea will be considered an attack against any other subject of Russia

UK filed complaint in absentia with ICC prosecutor and judge

“Faithful to the glorious traditions of the great Soviet era.” Pioneer reception in Red Square

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny appeared on television for the first time after a serious injury

Endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova called sauces and margarine products that develop oncology

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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