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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 military operations after Moscow claimed control of Kutuzovka in the Donetsk People's Republic

Russia Claims Capture of Kutuzovka in Donetsk as Troops Press Operation 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 18, 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

Paying for an emergency call in Germany?

Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach rejected the idea of introducing fees for emergency care. The SPD politician said that active consultations are currently underway to restructure the emergency care system in Germany.

April 15, 2023

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FT: G7 accuses Switzerland of shortcomings for Russian businessmen

The Group of Seven (G7) countries have criticized Switzerland for the fact that the country’s authorities are making too little effort to fight against Russian businessmen, who are successfully circumventing all anti-Russian

October 3, 2025

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Russia passes law on unified conscript register

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on the creation of a unified register of persons liable for military service. The new standard involves the introduction of electronic notices, as well

April 15, 2023

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‘Porridge in the soul and in the heart’: Kristina Orbakaite revealed Pugacheva’s unspoken thoughts

The most persistent part of the fan community fans however pulled the best outfits out of the closets and staged all sorts of cabals today. Meanwhile, the daughter of Pugacheva and pop

April 15, 2023

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Paris police use tear gas to quell protesters

Parisian police used tear gas to counter the protests. It was noted that hundreds of citizens gathered for a rally near the town hall in the city center after the pension reform

April 15, 2023

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Tatyana Navka spoke about the congratulations of Kostomarov from the hospital

The Russian figure skater, Olympic champion in ice dancing, Tatyana Navka, spoke of the congratulations of Roman Kostomarov, hospitalized since the beginning of January 2023. Navka celebrated her birthday on April 13.

April 15, 2023

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‘Your time is running out’: netizens angry at Zelenskyy over comments about Russia

Twitter users were outraged by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statements about Russia’s future in the current conflict. He called the Russian Federation an “evil state”, accusing it of committing crimes on the

October 3, 2025

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April 16: what this day is remembered in Russian history

• 1518 – The Russian Grand Duke Vasily III and King Francis I of France exchange diplomatic messages for the first time. • 1797 – the coronation of the All-Russian Emperor Paul

April 15, 2023

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The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation entered Semyon Slepakov* in the register of foreign agents

Russian singer and comedian Semyon Slepakov* is on the register of foreign agents. This became known on the basis of the corresponding list of the Ministry of Justice of Russia. “In accordance

October 3, 2025

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In the Murmansk region, 422 million rubles will be allocated for the renovation of ZATO

The Murmansk region will continue funding the renovation activities of ZATOs in the Kola Arctic. 422 million rubles will be allocated for these purposes. Read more in the material “The Eastern Herald

April 15, 2023

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Russia Claims Capture of Kutuzovka in Donetsk as Troops Press Operation 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

Paying for an emergency call in Germany?

FT: G7 accuses Switzerland of shortcomings for Russian businessmen

Russia passes law on unified conscript register

‘Porridge in the soul and in the heart’: Kristina Orbakaite revealed Pugacheva’s unspoken thoughts

Paris police use tear gas to quell protesters

Tatyana Navka spoke about the congratulations of Kostomarov from the hospital

‘Your time is running out’: netizens angry at Zelenskyy over comments about Russia

April 16: what this day is remembered in Russian history

The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation entered Semyon Slepakov* in the register of foreign agents

In the Murmansk region, 422 million rubles will be allocated for the renovation of ZATO

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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