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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.

Visitors at the exhibition hall of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, June 2026

Kremlin Says Russia Remains Open to Cooperation With All Countries as SPIEF 2026 Closes

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday reaffirmed Russia's readiness to engage with any nation willing to cooperate, as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 drew to a close with over 130

June 5, 2026

by Russia Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a group photo during a welcome ceremony in New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025

Putin Invokes Soviet Legacy to Defend Russia-India Arms Ties as New Data Shows the Bond Is Fraying

At SPIEF 2026 in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin declared that a significant portion of the Indian army remains equipped with Russian-made weapons — a statement that is historically accurate but strategically timed, arriving as independent data shows Russia's share of

June 5, 2026

by Russia Desk

Aerial view of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Enerhodar, southeastern Ukraine

Ukraine Drone Hits Decommissioned Equipment Yard at Zaporizhzhia Plant for Third Straight Day, Injuries Reported

A Ukrainian drone struck the decommissioned equipment parking lot at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on

Vladimir Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum plenary session on AI and drones

Putin Says Russia Is Developing AI for Drones, Just Like the US and Europe

Vladimir Putin acknowledged at SPIEF 2026 that Russia is racing to embed artificial intelligence into its

How moths appear in an apartment: all possible ways of infection

If you’ve ever had to deal with a moth that has become an unwanted guest in your apartment, you’ve probably wondered: how did the insect get into the house? It turns out

April 15, 2023

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Siluanov was dismissed from his position at the Eurasian Development Bank

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has been removed from his post as Russian envoy to the board of directors of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). The corresponding order was published on the

April 15, 2023

News

72% of Russians did not show immunity to measles

In the first quarter of this year, Russians began to be tested for measles immunity twice as often compared to the same period in 2022. It turned out that 72% of citizens

April 15, 2023

Health·News

Siluanov removed as Russian envoy to Eurasian Development Bank board

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has been removed from his post as Plenipotentiary Representative of the Russian Federation on the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). This is stated

April 15, 2023

News

American journalist Gershkovich arrested in Russia wrote a letter to his family in Russian

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Yekaterinburg for espionage, wrote a letter to his family in Russian. The WSJ publishes a photograph of the latter part of its

April 15, 2023

News

Tax on bonus interest on savings deposits in Germany

German residents who enter Bausparvertrag are thus seeking to accumulate savings for the purchase or construction of a home with the possibility of taking out a fixed percentage mortgage. Customers who invest

April 15, 2023

News

Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 82 Russian athletes. Among them are Averbukh and Akinfeev

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on Russian athletes, including CSKA Moscow footballer Igor Akinfeev and figure skating choreographer Ilya Averbukh. The decree is published on the President’s website. The document

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Nizhny Novgorod “Seagull” won on the road “Omsk Hawks” with the score 6:2

Nizhny Novgorod junior hockey team “Chaika” started the final series of the Kharlamov Cup against the “Omsk Hawks” with a victory on the road with the score 6:2 (1:2, 1:1, 0 :3).

April 15, 2023

News

Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on Averbukh and Akinfeev

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has implemented the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on the introduction of personal sanctions against citizens of the Russian Federation. In particular, sanctions were

April 15, 2023

News

Governor Sokolov thanked volunteers helping the military

The press center of the regional administration told about the meeting of the governor with the youth of Kirov. It took place on April 15. The teenagers represented different organizations, but all

April 15, 2023

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Kremlin Says Russia Remains Open to Cooperation With All Countries as SPIEF 2026 Closes

Putin Invokes Soviet Legacy to Defend Russia-India Arms Ties as New Data Shows the Bond Is Fraying

Ukraine Drone Hits Decommissioned Equipment Yard at Zaporizhzhia Plant for Third Straight Day, Injuries Reported

Putin Says Russia Is Developing AI for Drones, Just Like the US and Europe

How moths appear in an apartment: all possible ways of infection

Siluanov was dismissed from his position at the Eurasian Development Bank

72% of Russians did not show immunity to measles

Siluanov removed as Russian envoy to Eurasian Development Bank board

American journalist Gershkovich arrested in Russia wrote a letter to his family in Russian

Tax on bonus interest on savings deposits in Germany

Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 82 Russian athletes. Among them are Averbukh and Akinfeev

Nizhny Novgorod “Seagull” won on the road “Omsk Hawks” with the score 6:2

Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on Averbukh and Akinfeev

Governor Sokolov thanked volunteers helping the military

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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