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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.

Russian troops during offensive operations after Moscow claimed control of Kutuzovka in the Donetsk People's Republic

Russia Claims Capture of Kutuzovka in Donetsk as Troops Press Offensive in Eastern Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that its forces had taken control of the settlement of Kutuzovka (also known as Stepy) in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), describing the development as the

June 17, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the G7 Summit in France amid criticism from Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova

Zakharova Mocks Zelensky at G7, Says He Tried to Be ‘Center of the Western Universe’

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova launched a scathing attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, accusing him of attempting to portray himself as the focal point of Western politics during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France.

June 17, 2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid discussions over a potential meeting during diplomatic efforts at the G7 summit.

Kremlin Rejects Reports of Putin-Zelensky US Summit, Moscow Says No Proposal Received

Moscow has not received any official proposal to organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin

Gold bars representing Russia's central bank gold reserve sales and citizen gold purchases in 2026

Russia’s Citizen Gold Rush Meets a 27% Price Crash — and a State That Was Selling All Along

Russian households bought a record 50 tonnes of gold in 2025, trusting financial advisers who called

Russian Embassy in Sudan issues statement amid clashes

Russian Ambassador to Sudan Andrey Chernovol said Russians have been advised to stay at home and not go to windows due to clashes between the military and the Rapid Reaction Forces (RRF).

April 15, 2023

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In Germany and Europe, the number of diphtheria cases has risen sharply

As part of a pan-European outbreak of cutaneous diphtheria in Germany, an unusually high number of cases of a now rare disease have been identified. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI),

April 15, 2023

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“They proposed at the level of the SBU”: Dzhigurda said that he almost became President of Ukraine

The outrageous entertainer says he received an offer 10 years ago. Famous Russian actor and showman Nikita Dzhigurda said that he was offered to become president of Ukraine. According to him, such

October 3, 2025

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On the northern bypass of Kaliningrad, Mazda crashed into two cars and a road barrier

In the Guryevsky district of the Kaliningrad region, Mazda crashed into two cars and twice crashed into a road barrier. So, on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 4:20 p.m., a car accident

April 15, 2023

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Clashes erupted between the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces in the Sudanese capital

In Sudan’s capital, the city of Khartoum, clashes broke out between the regular army and the paramilitary group “Rapid Support Forces” (SRF). About it on Saturday, April 15, informed Reuters. According to

April 15, 2023

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Khartoum International Airport has ceased to operate

In the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, the international airport has ceased its work. This was announced by a representative of the air port administration. “Air traffic at Khartoum airport has been halted,”

April 15, 2023

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The adviser to the ex-president of Somalia spoke about the combat readiness of the American army

Battle of Mogadishu veteran Abdi Nour assessed US Army’s combat readiness US troops were easy targets for Somali rebels during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. This was recounted by a Somali

April 15, 2023

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The United States warned Zelenskyy of the mortal danger threatening him

Ukrainian militants want to kill Volodymyr Zelenskyy because of his betrayal. This was declared by the former colonel of the American army, ex-adviser to the head of the Pentagon, Douglas McGregor. “We

October 3, 2025

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54 cases of COVID-19 infection recorded in Ivanovo region

According to the stopcoronavirus.rf website, 54 cases of COVID-19 infection have been detected per day in the region. Hospitalization was necessary for 9 patients. 50 people have recovered. The latest data from

April 15, 2023

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Brazilian president urges US and EU to stop arms shipments to Ukraine

Brazil’s president called on US and EU to stop ‘encouraging war’ and supply arms to Ukraine Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is visiting China, spoke about ways to achieve

October 3, 2025

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Russia Claims Capture of Kutuzovka in Donetsk as Troops Press Offensive in Eastern Ukraine

Zakharova Mocks Zelensky at G7, Says He Tried to Be ‘Center of the Western Universe’

Kremlin Rejects Reports of Putin-Zelensky US Summit, Moscow Says No Proposal Received

Russia’s Citizen Gold Rush Meets a 27% Price Crash — and a State That Was Selling All Along

Russian Embassy in Sudan issues statement amid clashes

In Germany and Europe, the number of diphtheria cases has risen sharply

“They proposed at the level of the SBU”: Dzhigurda said that he almost became President of Ukraine

On the northern bypass of Kaliningrad, Mazda crashed into two cars and a road barrier

Clashes erupted between the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces in the Sudanese capital

Khartoum International Airport has ceased to operate

The adviser to the ex-president of Somalia spoke about the combat readiness of the American army

The United States warned Zelenskyy of the mortal danger threatening him

54 cases of COVID-19 infection recorded in Ivanovo region

Brazilian president urges US and EU to stop arms shipments to Ukraine

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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