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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.

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

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 to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who said Armenian authorities continue to deepen engagement with Western partners while putting joint projects with Moscow

June 22, 2026

by Russia Desk

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,

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

Putin discussed interaction and cooperation with Kyrgyz President Zhaparov

The Kremlin press service reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov. During the conversation, cooperation in the financial, humanitarian, trade and economic spheres was discussed.

April 10, 2023

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In Kostroma, traffic police recommend drivers to observe traffic rules when driving on the bridge

Traffic on the bridge requires special attention and compliance with special passage rules. U-turns, overtaking, stopping vehicles on the bridge are prohibited. However, some motorists, trying to save a little time, violate

April 10, 2023

Climate·News

The leader of North Ossetia Menyailo asked to verify the complaint about the bad attitude towards the mobilized

The head of North Ossetia, Sergei Menyailo, appealed to the military prosecutor’s office in order to verify information about the bad attitude towards the mobilized people of the republic. He spoke of

October 3, 2025

News

As part of the Polar Olympics, 555 sets of awards have already been played

The 88th Northern Festival and the 63rd Northern Student Festival continue in the Murmansk region. Within their framework, 38 sporting events have already taken place. On Monday, April 10, at a regular

April 10, 2023

News·Sports

German Interior Minister Feser threatened to deny visas to athletes from the Russian Federation

The head of the German Interior Ministry, Nancy Feser, is threatening to deny visas to Russian athletes if sports federations accept the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee to allow them to

April 10, 2023

News

In Pskov, an old blind spaniel became an “adoptive dad” for an emaciated kitten

At the regional center, an old blind spaniel has become the “foster daddy” of an emaciated kitten. In the NGO Zooprotection, an adolescent cat was brought to the shelter by caring people

April 11, 2023

News

Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky called the difficult situation in Artemovsk (Bakhmut)

The commander of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, described the situation in Artemovsk (Bakhmut) as difficult, reports the Military Media Center Telegram channel. “The fighting is

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Mitsubishi hit a 9-year-old child on Kartashev in Kaliningrad

In Kaliningrad, an accident occurred in which a 9-year-old child was injured. An accident involving a child occurred in Kaliningrad opposite house number 16 on Kartasheva Street. The incident happened around 5:55

August 9, 2023

News

DPR acting head Pushilin visited Artyomovsk

Acting head of the Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin spoke about his trip to Artyomovsk. “Here is our Artyomovsk, liberated by the Wagners,” he said in a video message posted on the

April 10, 2023

News

Svetlogorsk cable car switches to summer mode

In Svetlogorsk, the cable car starts operating according to the summer schedule. The transition will take place on Monday, April 10, 2023. The cable car will operate according to the summer schedule

April 10, 2023

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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

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

Putin discussed interaction and cooperation with Kyrgyz President Zhaparov

In Kostroma, traffic police recommend drivers to observe traffic rules when driving on the bridge

The leader of North Ossetia Menyailo asked to verify the complaint about the bad attitude towards the mobilized

As part of the Polar Olympics, 555 sets of awards have already been played

German Interior Minister Feser threatened to deny visas to athletes from the Russian Federation

In Pskov, an old blind spaniel became an “adoptive dad” for an emaciated kitten

Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky called the difficult situation in Artemovsk (Bakhmut)

Mitsubishi hit a 9-year-old child on Kartashev in Kaliningrad

DPR acting head Pushilin visited Artyomovsk

Svetlogorsk cable car switches to summer mode

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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