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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

Phytochemistry specialist Sokolsky urged not to demonize chocolate

Phytochemistry specialist Igor Sokolsky believes that chocolate can be a useful addition to the diet. Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds found in cocoa, chocolate, and theobromine. They have been identified as the main

May 15, 2023

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Caffeine use linked to early nicotine addiction among teenagers

Researchers at West Virginia University found that young people who use caffeine are more likely to smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco than those who do not use caffeine. Many teens regularly consume

May 15, 2023

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seven most expensive weddings in history

Edition RuNews24 shared the most expensive weddings in the world. Prince William and Kate Middleton: £20m ($35m) The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was the highlight of 2011. The ceremony

May 15, 2023

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How migrants attempt to get from Mexico to the United States. Photo gallery

The UN in May declared on the “unprecedented migration crisis” in the Americas. On the night of May 11, the so-called Article 42, an immigration law that gave authorities the ability to

May 15, 2023

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Nutritionist Koroleva found out who is least adapted to high temperatures

Dietitian Margarita Koroleva in an interview DOS told who is most difficult to endure the heat. The heat can be difficult for people suffering from hypertension and cardiovascular disease, the doctor noted.

May 15, 2023

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Elena Blinovskaya’s husband was charged with complicity in tax evasion

Aleksey Blinovsky, husband of blogger Elena Blinovskaya, has been charged with complicity in tax evasion, reported Main Investigative Department of the TFR in Moscow. He was charged on May 15 under Part

May 15, 2023

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Endocrinologist RF Mikhaleva: raw eggs start putrefactive processes in the stomach

Oksana Mikhaleva, a dietitian at the SM-Clinic, warned Russians about the development of putrefactive processes in the intestines when eating raw eggs. Birds infected with salmonellosis transmit the viruses to their offspring.

May 15, 2023

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Expert Shurygin announced the reason for the need for a new wave of mobilization in the Russian Federation

Military expert Vladislav Shurygin said in an interview with Pravda.Ru about the need for a second wave of mobilization to replace the fighters called up last year. In the ranks formed from

May 15, 2023

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Doctor Pavlichenko explained the benefits of the Mediterranean diet over the rest

Mediterranean cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world, said cardiologist and nutritionist Dr. Svetlana Pavlichenko. It is one of the most studied diets, with more scientific research supporting the beneficial

May 15, 2023

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Quadcopters and drones are bought on marketplaces, despite the ban on their use in many regions

On Ozon in the children’s category “Quadcopters”, more than 12 thousand radio-controlled vehicles were sold out in just a month. The revenue of sellers selling quadrocopters for children on Ozon reached almost

May 15, 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

Phytochemistry specialist Sokolsky urged not to demonize chocolate

Caffeine use linked to early nicotine addiction among teenagers

seven most expensive weddings in history

How migrants attempt to get from Mexico to the United States. Photo gallery

Nutritionist Koroleva found out who is least adapted to high temperatures

Elena Blinovskaya’s husband was charged with complicity in tax evasion

Endocrinologist RF Mikhaleva: raw eggs start putrefactive processes in the stomach

Expert Shurygin announced the reason for the need for a new wave of mobilization in the Russian Federation

Doctor Pavlichenko explained the benefits of the Mediterranean diet over the rest

Quadcopters and drones are bought on marketplaces, despite the ban on their use in many regions

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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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