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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 air defense systems intercept Ukrainian drones over multiple regions during a large-scale aerial attack.

Russian Air Defenses Destroy 234 Ukrainian Drones in 13-Hour Barrage Across Multiple Regions

Russia’s air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 234 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over multiple regions of the country during a 13-hour period on Thursday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The

June 19, 2026

by Russia Desk

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 result of continued military operations by the Center

June 18, 2026

by Russia Desk

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

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

Employers have become 30% more likely to require Russians to work from their desks

Employers are moving away from telecommuting and increasingly requiring employees to report to the office at least occasionally. The number of job offers with a hybrid mode of operation increased by 30%

April 13, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Gagin, adviser to Pushilin: in the west of Artyomovsk, the group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is practically blocked

The adviser to the acting head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Denis Pushilin, Yan Gagin said that the troop grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was practically blocked on the western

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Novgorodians close to retirement cannot find work

Among the residents of Veliky Novgorod, a survey was conducted on the topic of employment. The study participants were representatives of the economically active population. According to a survey by job search

April 13, 2023

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Reuters: Ukraine losses could top 130,000

During the special military operation, the Ukrainian side lost 124,500 to 131,000 people killed and injured, Reuters reports, citing secret Pentagon documents. “Ukraine suffered total casualties of 124,500 to 131,000 people, including

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

In Poland, a Ukrainian demanded war from Russia and set himself on fire

polish radio FMR24 reported that in the city of Krakow, near the Consulate General of Ukraine, a 63-year-old Ukrainian tried to set himself on fire. According to media reports, an elderly man

April 13, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Taiwan’s foreign ministry chief said China was likely preparing for an invasion. Should we wait for the war between Beijing and Taipei

Chinese authorities are likely preparing for hostilities against Taiwan, according to Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. He made the statement the next day after the completion of Chinese military exercises near the

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

BBC: Pentagon data leak reveals US was tracking UN Secretary General Guterres

A leak of classified Pentagon files showed the US was tracking UN Secretary General António Guterres, reports the BBC. It is clarified that America followed Guterres as part of its desire to

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

An artesian well will be repaired in the Beloglinsky district under a profile program

This year, an artesian well with a depth of 240 meters will be overhauled in the municipality of Beloglinsky. Work will be carried out on the territory of the Uspensky General Store

April 13, 2023

News

The court sentenced the “Kazan shooter” Ilnaz Galyaviev to life

Tatarstan’s Supreme Court sentenced Ilnaz Galyaviyev to life imprisonment for shooting at a school in Kazan on May 11, 2021. informed CASS. Galyaviev was found guilty of murdering two teachers and seven

April 13, 2023

News

During the retreat, the Armed Forces of Ukraine blew up houses in Artyomovsk to slow down the advance of the PMC “Wagner”

During the withdrawal from previously occupied positions towards the western districts of Artyomovsk, Ukrainian security forces blew up several multi-storey residential buildings and set fire to a number of other buildings. Information

April 13, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russian Air Defenses Destroy 234 Ukrainian Drones in 13-Hour Barrage Across Multiple Regions

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

Employers have become 30% more likely to require Russians to work from their desks

Gagin, adviser to Pushilin: in the west of Artyomovsk, the group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is practically blocked

Novgorodians close to retirement cannot find work

Reuters: Ukraine losses could top 130,000

In Poland, a Ukrainian demanded war from Russia and set himself on fire

Taiwan’s foreign ministry chief said China was likely preparing for an invasion. Should we wait for the war between Beijing and Taipei

BBC: Pentagon data leak reveals US was tracking UN Secretary General Guterres

An artesian well will be repaired in the Beloglinsky district under a profile program

The court sentenced the “Kazan shooter” Ilnaz Galyaviev to life

During the retreat, the Armed Forces of Ukraine blew up houses in Artyomovsk to slow down the advance of the PMC “Wagner”

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