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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

Ministry of Defense: Russian air defense systems exceed the declared characteristics

Commander of the Air Defense Forces, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Lieutenant General Andrei Demin, in a conversation with journalists timed to coincide with the Day of the Air Defense

April 10, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Turkey will launch its own satellite into orbit for the first time

Turkey is preparing to launch its first İMECE observation satellite into orbit. As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on his Twitter account, thanks to trained specialists, resources and technological development, Turkey

April 10, 2023

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Have a nice day: these zodiac signs will follow one another on April 10

For some, the first day of the working week will turn out to be very successful. Aries on April 10 will be lucky in business. You will be able to establish useful

April 10, 2023

News

Prisoners of the Kirov region produce high-quality barbecues and garden furniture

The press service of the regional division of the Federal Penitentiary Service shared information about the working life of prisoners in the Kirov region. In penal colony No. 5, stumbled serving their

April 10, 2023

News

Germany raises the minimum wage

In January next year, Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil expects a “significant increase” in the minimum wage. An SPD politician told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper: “Not only do we have high

July 7, 2023

News

PMC “Wagner” tried to buy weapons in one of the NATO countries

According to the Washington Post, the private military company (PMC) Wagner tried to buy weapons from Turkey, which is a member of NATO. The purpose of the acquisition of weapons was the

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Macron announced the search for common approaches with China on the Ukrainian crisis

During his visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed issues related to the Ukrainian conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an interview with the newspaper Les Echos, Macron underlined the

April 10, 2023

News

Express: Biden ‘stabs a knife in the back’ of Britain by refusing to attend Charles III coronation

The refusal of US President Joe Biden to attend the coronation of Charles III will be seen by British conservatives as a “stab in the back”. This is reported by the Express

October 3, 2025

News

The people of Sochi became the winners of the European Thai Boxing Championship

The European Thai Boxing Championship has ended in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The Russian team was successful in the tournament, winning 90 medals and taking first place in the team standings.

April 10, 2023

News·Sports

In the audiences of the city of Kiev they write about the explosion

Ukrainian media reported an explosion and fire in the Kiev region. What exactly exploded and caught fire is not yet known. There were no reports of arrivals and no alarms were announced,

October 3, 2025

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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

Ministry of Defense: Russian air defense systems exceed the declared characteristics

Turkey will launch its own satellite into orbit for the first time

Have a nice day: these zodiac signs will follow one another on April 10

Prisoners of the Kirov region produce high-quality barbecues and garden furniture

Germany raises the minimum wage

PMC “Wagner” tried to buy weapons in one of the NATO countries

Macron announced the search for common approaches with China on the Ukrainian crisis

Express: Biden ‘stabs a knife in the back’ of Britain by refusing to attend Charles III coronation

The people of Sochi became the winners of the European Thai Boxing Championship

In the audiences of the city of Kiev they write about the explosion

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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