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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

A therapist explained which foods can increase allergies

People with pollen allergies should avoid apples, oranges, chocolate and certain other foods. They make people feel worse. This was told in Moscow 24 by a general practitioner, nutritionist, doctor of medical

April 21, 2023

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Orel will create an archive of letters from NWO participants and their families

In the Orel region, a collection of letters from NWO participants addressed to their relatives and friends will be organized. The organizers of the action will be the State Archives of the

April 21, 2023

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Ivanovo “Tekstilshchik” will play another home game in the second division

Ivanovo “Tekstilshchik” will hold another home match in the second division tomorrow. The red-blacks will host the main underdog of group No. 2 of the “group of the strongest” of the second

April 21, 2023

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The period of “silence” was announced in the reserves of the Leningrad region due to the massive return of wintering birds

The regime of “silence” was established in nine specially protected natural areas of the Leningrad region due to the mass migration of birds. This was reported in the press service of the

April 21, 2023

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Sergei Mironov called the initiators of the Alexei Moskalev affair “enemies of Russia”

The case against Alexei Moskalev, sentenced to two years for discrediting the Russian army, must be quashed and his daughter, who drew an anti-war drawing in an art lesson, must be returned

April 21, 2023

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Recruitment of candidates for military service under contract continues in Kursk

In Kursk, work on a mobile recruitment center for contract service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continues. Now he has been deployed on Mendeleev Street near the Rodina cinema,

April 21, 2023

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It was proposed to install a memorial plaque on the house of the artist Irina Rodnikova in Pskov

The Pskov City Duma offered to install a memorial plaque on the house of artist Irina Rodnikova. This was reported to “The Eastern Herald in Pskov” in the press service of the

April 21, 2023

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Nenets Autonomous Okrug District Assembly of Deputies considered 17 issues during session

The changes affected several laws in the region Andrei Panov, deputy prosecutor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, took part in the 53rd ordinary session of the District Assembly of Deputies, which considered

April 21, 2023

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Old hangars in Naryan-Mar will be demolished in six streets

All turned out to be ownerless. Thus, in Naryan-Mar, 35 hangars and various outbuildings will be demolished on six streets. The city administration signed a resolution on the transfer of ownerless movable

April 21, 2023

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It will be possible to pay for bus tickets using the “Vologda Resident Card”

The digital project “Card of a citizen of Vologda” will soon be launched in the regional capital. It will allow residents of Vologda to receive various bonuses from local entrepreneurs and accumulate

April 21, 2023

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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

A therapist explained which foods can increase allergies

Orel will create an archive of letters from NWO participants and their families

Ivanovo “Tekstilshchik” will play another home game in the second division

The period of “silence” was announced in the reserves of the Leningrad region due to the massive return of wintering birds

Sergei Mironov called the initiators of the Alexei Moskalev affair “enemies of Russia”

Recruitment of candidates for military service under contract continues in Kursk

It was proposed to install a memorial plaque on the house of the artist Irina Rodnikova in Pskov

Nenets Autonomous Okrug District Assembly of Deputies considered 17 issues during session

Old hangars in Naryan-Mar will be demolished in six streets

It will be possible to pay for bus tickets using the “Vologda Resident Card”

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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