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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.

Nakhimov Square in Sevastopol, Crimea, the city at the centre of Ukraine's 40-day drone pressure campaign and now under a state of emergency

Russia Claims 660 Drones Downed as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine launched 660 drones overnight in the heaviest barrage of the war as Zelensky formally approved a 40-day SBU campaign targeting Crimea's military infrastructure. Russia claimed to intercept all of them and

June 27, 2026

by Russia Desk

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian energy infrastructure, including the Moscow Oil Refinery

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Ukraine struck the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in a week, part of a barrage across more than a dozen Russian regions. Russia said it downed 555 drones, hit back with precision strikes, and warned the next blows

June 25, 2026

by Russia Desk

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comments on Armenia's decision to delay initiatives involving Moscow.

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Russia has delayed or frozen several initiatives involving Armenia because of decisions taken in Yerevan, according

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a press conference amid controversy over Politico Europe's refusal to publish his article

Kremlin Declares Ukraine Facing Looming Frontline Catastrophe After Wave of Russian Strikes

The Kremlin has issued one of its starkest assessments of Ukraine’s battlefield prospects in recent weeks,

Scientists Use Ultraviolet Radiation to Uncover a Previously Unknown Translation of the Gospel

Researchers have found a hidden chapter of the biblical text dating back to the 6th century AD. The fragment is a translation of the Gospel into Old Syriac, writing edition of The

April 12, 2023

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Ministry of Defense investigates 240 dangerous disease pathogens discovered in biological laboratories in Ukraine

Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces’ Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Force, said the Defense Ministry is investigating 240 dangerous disease pathogens, including cholera and anthrax, which have been found

October 3, 2025

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In Adygea, the Sledkom is investigating the death of a 10-year-old schoolgirl after an injury during a physical education class

The Adygea Board of Inquiry is investigating the death of a 10-year-old child after injury during a physical education class. According to investigators, the tragedy occurred in March this year in the

April 12, 2023

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Britain has imposed sanctions on the participation of USM Usmanov, as well as family members of Kerimov and Yevtushenkov

The UK has imposed sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s USM holding company, as well as family members of businessmen Vladimir Yevtushenkov and Suleiman Kerimov. Sanctions list updated published on the UK

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Will swimming pools close in Germany – shortage of 3,000 employees

In the summer, it’s hard to imagine life without swimming in the outdoor pool. But what if what seems like a godsend on a hot day turns out to be impossible due

July 7, 2023

Climate·News·Sports

The Guardian: Leaked Pentagon documents reveal data on NATO special forces in Ukraine

Representatives of the North Atlantic Alliance special forces are in Ukraine, officially denying their involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. This is written by The Guardian, based on leaked Pentagon data. British press

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Sofia Sapieha, sentenced in Belarus, agreed to be extradited to Russia

Russian Consul in Belarus met with convicted Russian Sophia Sapega. She consented to extradition to Russia, informed TASS Press Secretary of the Russian Embassy Alexei Maskalev. He said that the embassy sent

April 12, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Preparing for Easter: Use These 5 Natural Egg Dyes

On the eve of Easter, many are wondering how to dye eggs with natural dyes so that they are bright, do not get their hands dirty and do not cause allergies. We

April 12, 2023

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UK expands Russia sanctions list

The United Kingdom has expanded the list of sanctions against Russia, adding 11 new posts, according to a document published on the website of the United Kingdom government. “Added 11 new appointments

April 12, 2023

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Lawyer Krasnov was indignant at the “riot of women against the backdrop of Mercedes” from the Bryansk region

Well-known lawyer, Honorary Lawyer of Russia Dmitry Krasnov I found the video weird circulating on social networks. In the footage, women allegedly from border villages in the Bryansk region turn to Ukrainian

April 12, 2023

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Russia Claims 660 Drones Downed as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Kremlin Declares Ukraine Facing Looming Frontline Catastrophe After Wave of Russian Strikes

Scientists Use Ultraviolet Radiation to Uncover a Previously Unknown Translation of the Gospel

Ministry of Defense investigates 240 dangerous disease pathogens discovered in biological laboratories in Ukraine

In Adygea, the Sledkom is investigating the death of a 10-year-old schoolgirl after an injury during a physical education class

Britain has imposed sanctions on the participation of USM Usmanov, as well as family members of Kerimov and Yevtushenkov

Will swimming pools close in Germany – shortage of 3,000 employees

The Guardian: Leaked Pentagon documents reveal data on NATO special forces in Ukraine

Sofia Sapieha, sentenced in Belarus, agreed to be extradited to Russia

Preparing for Easter: Use These 5 Natural Egg Dyes

UK expands Russia sanctions list

Lawyer Krasnov was indignant at the “riot of women against the backdrop of Mercedes” from the Bryansk region

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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