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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

NYT: US Lost Allies’ Trust Due to Secret Pentagon Documents Leaked

A leak of Pentagon documents could greatly complicate US relations with its allies. Many countries have begun to question Washington’s ability to hold classified information. This can lead to a reduction in

April 9, 2023

News

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden meet on April 11 in Northern Ireland

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet US leader Joe Biden in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. The announcement of this event appeared in the Daily Mail, referring to the office

October 3, 2025

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Publication of data from the “hot line” on the passage of military service by mobilized citizens

Briefing of the NCUO of the Russian Federation on the work of the “hot line” on issues of military service of citizens and mobilized volunteers dated April 7, 2023. The information is

April 9, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The head of the Kurchatov Institute: the United States did not guess the recipe for the alloy of Russian RD-180 engines

The Americans were never able to establish what the alloy of the Russian RD-180 rocket engines was made of. Mikhail Kovalchuk, president of the National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, shared this opinion

October 3, 2025

News

In Kiev, a man opened fire on a store with a Kalashnikov assault rifle

In Kiev, a man in civilian clothes fired at a store with a Kalashnikov assault rifle. This is reported by the publication “Strana.ua”. It should be noted that the open fire fled

April 9, 2023

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Last of Nuremberg trial prosecutors dies aged 103

The last of the surviving prosecutors at the Nuremberg trials, Benjamin Ferenczz, has died at the age of 104. This was reported by the American television channel NBC , citing the son

April 9, 2023

News

Folk omens for April 10: what not to do on this day

According to the folk calendar, April 10 is the day of Hilarion, the Orthodox Church remembers the monk Hilarion the New, igumen of Pelikitsky, who lived in the 8th century. Even in

April 9, 2023

Climate·News

Don’t miss the sporting events of April 10

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April 9, 2023

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Zelenskyy said that Poland will transfer 200 Rosomak armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed with the Polish authorities on the transfer of 200 Rosomak armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian army. The head of state announced it on Saturday in

October 3, 2025

News

April 10: What this day is remembered in Russian history

• 1722 – by decree of Peter I, systematic weather observations began in St. Petersburg. • 1906 – Georgy Gapon is murdered in the dacha village of Ozerki near St. Petersburg. •

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

NYT: US Lost Allies’ Trust Due to Secret Pentagon Documents Leaked

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden meet on April 11 in Northern Ireland

Publication of data from the “hot line” on the passage of military service by mobilized citizens

The head of the Kurchatov Institute: the United States did not guess the recipe for the alloy of Russian RD-180 engines

In Kiev, a man opened fire on a store with a Kalashnikov assault rifle

Last of Nuremberg trial prosecutors dies aged 103

Folk omens for April 10: what not to do on this day

Don’t miss the sporting events of April 10

Zelenskyy said that Poland will transfer 200 Rosomak armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

April 10: What this day is remembered in Russian history

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