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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

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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

Trepova’s lawyer said he would not comment on the case of the suspect in the attack

Darya Trepova (Daria Trepova) ‘s lawyer, Daniil Berman, said he had not commented on the case of the terror attack in which war correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky died and would not do so

April 12, 2023

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The northerner tried to take sneakers and a tourist bag out of the store without payment

In Murmansk, a man was caught stealing from a shopping and entertainment center. Point employees called the National Guard, and they were able to arrest the attacker. The northerner attempted to smuggle

April 12, 2023

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Media: Kiev spring offensive postponed due to weather conditions and lack of ammunition

The planned spring counter-offensive by Ukrainian troops was delayed due to lack of ammunition, slow supplies and weather conditions. The Washington Post writes that all of this has only heightened fears of

April 12, 2023

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Former NAO school principal fined

For failure to comply with the requirements of anti-corruption legislation The Justice of the Peace of District Court No. 2 of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, based on the results of consideration of

April 12, 2023

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Foreign Ministry: Russia bans 333 Canadians from entering Canada in response to sanctions

The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the Russian Federation, in response to Canada’s restrictive measures, banned 333 Canadians from entering the country. “Entry to the Russian Federation is permanently closed to 333

April 12, 2023

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Riots in Northern Ireland on the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. Photo gallery

On April 10, in the Northern Irish city of Londonderry, a procession of supporters of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) took place, which ended in riots: how writing Independent “masked youths” erected

April 12, 2023

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Named the share of Russians who want to visit Mars

VTsIOM: 45% of Russians believe in launching a manned spacecraft to Mars within the next half century 45% of respondents in our country are convinced that a manned spacecraft will be launched

April 12, 2023

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Deputy Zhuravlev submitted to the State Duma a draft law on lifetime ban from public office for draft dodgers

State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev introduced a bill that proposes to deprive citizens of the right to hold public service positions for life if they evade conscription. According to him, citizens who

April 12, 2023

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17-year-old Russian boy survives after falling from sixth floor

A 17-year-old girl from Ufa survived after falling from the sixth floor In Ufa, a 17-year-old girl fell from a sixth-floor window and survived,

April 12, 2023

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Michael Jordan’s sneakers sold at auction for $2.2 million, a record for shoes

Legendary American basketball player Michael Jordan’s shoes sold at Sotheby’s for a shoe-record $2.2 million. reported on the auction house’s website. The record result “proves once again that demand for Michael Jordan’s

October 2, 2025

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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

Trepova’s lawyer said he would not comment on the case of the suspect in the attack

The northerner tried to take sneakers and a tourist bag out of the store without payment

Media: Kiev spring offensive postponed due to weather conditions and lack of ammunition

Former NAO school principal fined

Foreign Ministry: Russia bans 333 Canadians from entering Canada in response to sanctions

Riots in Northern Ireland on the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. Photo gallery

Named the share of Russians who want to visit Mars

Deputy Zhuravlev submitted to the State Duma a draft law on lifetime ban from public office for draft dodgers

17-year-old Russian boy survives after falling from sixth floor

Michael Jordan’s sneakers sold at auction for $2.2 million, a record for shoes

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