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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

Aliens in the Arctic Passed the TruD Test

The traditional “total dictation” was held in Murmansk. In 2023, the TruD test was an innovation, carried out as part of a well-known awareness campaign. TruD has become a unique challenge for

April 9, 2023

News

Only with my permission. Mishustin bans government officials from leaving Russia

The travel ban applies to all government leaders. Senior Russian government officials have been banned from leaving the country. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a decree that his deputies and heads

April 9, 2023

News

174 people took part in the exercises near Varandey and Prirazlomnaya

The elimination of the discharge of petroleum products into the water area was worked out here So, within the framework of the interdepartmental exercises “Safe Arctic-2023” organized by the Russian Emergencies Ministry,

April 9, 2023

News

Volgograd will buy 20 new electric buses with the help of a federal grant

The mayor’s office announced an electronic auction to select an organization that will provide vehicles for MUE Metroelektrotrans. According to the city administration, the modern electric transport will be purchased with funds

April 9, 2023

News

‘Streets of Broken Lanterns’ actor Vadim Volkov has died

Theater and film actor Vadim Volkov died in St. Petersburg. This was reported in the Youth Theater on the Fontanka. The artist would have died suddenly at the age of 59. “The

April 9, 2023

News

“Strana.ua”: Zelenskyy accidentally blurted out the fate of Ukraine in Poland

Ukrainian political scientist Ruslan Bortnik said in an interview with Strana.ua that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accidentally revealed Kiev and Warsaw’s plans to create a new anti-Russian alliance during a visit to

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Macron said Europe does not want to be drawn into a conflict between the United States and China

French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that Europe should not become a party to the conflict in the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan. The French leader said so in

October 3, 2025

News

In Volgograd on April 10, electricity will be cut off in 4 districts

At the regional center, work is again underway on the electricity network. As reported on the resource supply company’s portal, they plan to cut power on April 10 in four urban areas.

April 9, 2023

News

Voiceover actress Elena Shulman died in an accident with a trolleybus in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, voice actress Elena Shulman died, said RIA Novosti General Director of the Neva-film studio Oleg Berezin. “I was hit by a trolleybus,” Berezin said. How informed Telegram Mash channel,

April 9, 2023

News

The pope urged people to take the path of trust and peace

Pope Francis in a message to Christians called on the peoples of the Earth to trust and peace Pope Francis on Sunday addressed a message to Christians in honor of Easter, in

October 3, 2025

News·Religion

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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

Aliens in the Arctic Passed the TruD Test

Only with my permission. Mishustin bans government officials from leaving Russia

174 people took part in the exercises near Varandey and Prirazlomnaya

Volgograd will buy 20 new electric buses with the help of a federal grant

‘Streets of Broken Lanterns’ actor Vadim Volkov has died

“Strana.ua”: Zelenskyy accidentally blurted out the fate of Ukraine in Poland

Macron said Europe does not want to be drawn into a conflict between the United States and China

In Volgograd on April 10, electricity will be cut off in 4 districts

Voiceover actress Elena Shulman died in an accident with a trolleybus in St. Petersburg

The pope urged people to take the path of trust and peace

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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