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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, and named primary sources, corroborating with Reuters, the BBC, and the Kyiv Independent.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Putin Calls Su-57 the Best Fighter Jet in the World, Offers India Full Partnership

Vladimir Putin declared the Su-57 the finest combat aircraft flying today, using a meeting with global news agency heads at SPIEF to simultaneously pitch a full defence partnership with India — a

June 5, 2026

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Uzatom head Azim Akhmedkhadjaev and Rosatom Director Alexey Likhachev at the Jizzakh nuclear power plant construction site in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Calls Start of Nuclear Power Plant Construction a Historic Day, Pledges More Projects

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, speaking alongside Vladimir Putin at St. Petersburg's Konstantinovsky Palace, hailed the formal launch of construction on Central Asia's first integrated nuclear power plant as a historic milestone — and said Tashkent has no intention of stopping

June 5, 2026

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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas at Brussels foreign affairs council meeting on Russia dialogue

Putin Says EU Must Mature Into Dialogue With Russia as an Equal — It Is Already Happening

Vladimir Putin used a SPIEF session with global news agency chiefs to declare that the European

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addresses reporters on Ukraine conflict and US mediator role

Kremlin Never Idealized US Role in Ukraine Talks as Washington Keeps Arming Kyiv, Peskov Says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Moscow has never idealized Washington's mediator role in the Ukraine conflict,

Media: EU wants to rally some countries to its side

Politico: The EU wanted to remove four states from the zone of influence of Russia and China The European Union (EU) is trying to improve relations with several states in order to

April 24, 2023

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Party on the Titanic. Presentation of the Golden Mask Award in Dark Times

The Golden Mask, the country’s main theatrical prize, presented awards to its winners on April 22 and 23. By default, the main nomination for this award is considered to be the “Dramatic

October 3, 2025

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“No one will put people in danger.” Which Russian regions have canceled May 9 festive events

The May 9 parade in Moscow will take place, but it is not yet known whether there will be an aviation unit. This was announced by the Russian President’s press secretary Dmitry

April 24, 2023

News

Peskov warned the youngsters that the sanctions will remain forever

Dmitry Peskov, in the framework of the knowledge society marathon, said that even if the current sanctions against Russia are lifted one day, new ones will come in their place. “They might

April 24, 2023

News

In the center of Jerusalem, the driver rammed the crowd with a car

A car rammed into a crowd of passers-by in central Jerusalem, at least five people were injured, informed The Jerusalem Post. The newspaper reports that among the victims – a 70-year-old man

April 24, 2023

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The United States explained the non-issuance of visas to Russian journalists who accompanied Lavrov to New York

Kirby on denying visas to Russian journalists: Russian state media are propaganda outlets White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby explained the non-issuance of US visas to Russian reporters in the pool,

October 3, 2025

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Media report unusual US warning to Zelenskyy

Politico: Zelenskyy received similar warning from Washington to Ashraf Ghani The United States issued a warning to Kiev against excessive military ambition, similar to the warning issued to former Afghan President Ashraf

October 3, 2025

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France continues to issue visas to Russian citizens

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that there is no ban on issuing visas to Russians The press service of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that there was

April 24, 2023

News

“Sleeping in the hallways.” The situation with obtaining a residence permit in Montenegro in Budva remains tense

At the office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Budva, Montenegro, there are always queues for obtaining and renewing residence permits (permits). According to local publication Vjesti, foreigners strength spend the

April 24, 2023

News

Support for all NWO participants should be the same: Vladimir Putin supported Turchak’s proposals

The equalization of the monetary allowance and support measures for all NWO participants was proposed by the head of the working group on NWO issues Andrey Turchak. He presented the third report

October 3, 2025

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Putin Calls Su-57 the Best Fighter Jet in the World, Offers India Full Partnership

Uzbekistan Calls Start of Nuclear Power Plant Construction a Historic Day, Pledges More Projects

Putin Says EU Must Mature Into Dialogue With Russia as an Equal — It Is Already Happening

Kremlin Never Idealized US Role in Ukraine Talks as Washington Keeps Arming Kyiv, Peskov Says

Media: EU wants to rally some countries to its side

Party on the Titanic. Presentation of the Golden Mask Award in Dark Times

“No one will put people in danger.” Which Russian regions have canceled May 9 festive events

Peskov warned the youngsters that the sanctions will remain forever

In the center of Jerusalem, the driver rammed the crowd with a car

The United States explained the non-issuance of visas to Russian journalists who accompanied Lavrov to New York

Media report unusual US warning to Zelenskyy

France continues to issue visas to Russian citizens

“Sleeping in the hallways.” The situation with obtaining a residence permit in Montenegro in Budva remains tense

Support for all NWO participants should be the same: Vladimir Putin supported Turchak’s proposals

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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