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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

Russia: Start of the repair of two streets in Pskov

In the regional center, the contractor began to repair two streets – the 128th Rifle Division and Novgorodskaya. This was announced on his Telegram channel by the head of Pskov, Boris Elkin.

April 9, 2023

News

Smolensk police warn: Fraudsters have started using QR codes

Smolensk police warn of a new type of fraud. Criminals no longer need card details. They started using QR codes. The scheme is as follows: fraudsters call under the guise of bank

April 9, 2023

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NYT: Leaked Pentagon documents reveal Kiev’s plan to move elite units to Artyomovsk

The leak of secret documents from the US Department of Defense revealed the plans of the Ukrainian command in relation to Artyomovsk. According to The New York Times, in Kiev in February

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

What not to do on Palm Sunday

The Orthodox celebrate the entry of the Lord into Jerusalem on this day. This holiday is dedicated to the solemn entry of Jesus Christ into the capital of Israel. At that time,

April 9, 2023

News·Sports

Former US Lt. Col. Davis: Ukraine will lose in the conflict even with a successful offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In any case, Ukraine will face defeat in the conflict, even a successful offensive by Ukrainian troops will not help Kiev win in the end. This view was expressed by former US

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Is it possible to visit the cemetery on Palm Sunday

Every year, Orthodox Christians await the arrival of the holiday, called Palm Sunday. Its date changes depending on the date on which Easter falls. Palm Sunday is celebrated seven days before Easter.

April 9, 2023

News

Advisor to Ukrainian President Ustenko says the country’s gold reserves exceed $30 billion

Ukraine’s gold and currency reserves exceed $30 billion, which has become a record over the past decade. This statement was made by presidential adviser on economic issues Oleg Ustenko. “Our gold and

October 3, 2025

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The doctor described priority actions for a tick bite

The expert doctor of the laboratory “Hemotest” Roman Ivanov described the main actions in the event of a tick bite. In an interview with RT, he noted that in this case it

April 9, 2023

News

Ministry of Defense: RF Armed Forces fighters eliminated two groups of Ukrainian Armed Forces saboteurs in the direction of Kupyansk

The fighters of the “West” troop group of the Russian Armed Forces liquidated two sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Ukrainian army on the Kupyansk front line. This information in an interview

April 9, 2023

News

US to allocate $800,000 to ‘rekindle Serbian faith in democracy’

The United States intends to allocate $800,000 for work aimed at “reviving the confidence of Serbs in democratic institutions”. The statement from the department is quoted by RT. As noted in the

April 9, 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

Russia: Start of the repair of two streets in Pskov

Smolensk police warn: Fraudsters have started using QR codes

NYT: Leaked Pentagon documents reveal Kiev’s plan to move elite units to Artyomovsk

What not to do on Palm Sunday

Former US Lt. Col. Davis: Ukraine will lose in the conflict even with a successful offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Is it possible to visit the cemetery on Palm Sunday

Advisor to Ukrainian President Ustenko says the country’s gold reserves exceed $30 billion

The doctor described priority actions for a tick bite

Ministry of Defense: RF Armed Forces fighters eliminated two groups of Ukrainian Armed Forces saboteurs in the direction of Kupyansk

US to allocate $800,000 to ‘rekindle Serbian faith in democracy’

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