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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

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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

Berlusconi’s doctor says the politician is responding well to therapy

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who ended up in hospital on Wednesday April 5, is currently responding well to therapy, despite the severity of the situation, his condition has now stabilized,

April 8, 2023

News

Folk omens for April 9 – what not to do

On April 9, it is strictly forbidden to give vent to anger, quarrel. This will lead to a long conflict with consequences. You might never reconcile. You should not shake the blanket,

April 8, 2023

News

The War Zone: Russian Intelligence Learns Dangerous Information for Ukrainian Armed Forces Through Data Leak

Russian intelligence can find a lot of information about the state of the Ukrainian military, as well as the intentions of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, due to the

October 3, 2025

Climate·Conflicts, Military and War·News

Serbia calls for the resignation of the minister who called for sanctions against Russia

Serbia has called on Prime Minister Ana Brnabic to dismiss Economy Minister Rade Basta, who considers it necessary to impose sanctions against Russia. The Movement of Socialists, which is part of the

October 3, 2025

News

“Creative solutions”. The WSJ named the Russians, which the United States can exchange for Evan Gershkovich

The fate of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich, accused of spying in Russia, could be decided in a recently revived tradition of international prisoner exchanges, which resembles Cold War traditions, writing

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Criminal case brought over the beating of a child with cerebral palsy in a kindergarten

The investigator opened a criminal case about beating a child in Balashikha under part 1 of article 293 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Negligence”. This was reported to the

April 8, 2023

News

In the Novgorod region, 13 children were adopted in 2023

Since the beginning of 2023 in the Novgorod region, 13 children have been placed with new parents. According to data for 2022, 27 children were taken from Novgorod shelters. For several months

April 8, 2023

News

WSJ: US ready for creative solutions on Gershkovich and Whelan

Washington is ready to find creative solutions to reach an agreement to release American citizens Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, convicted in the Russian Federation of espionage, reports the Wall Street Journal.

April 8, 2023

News

Kazakhstan has introduced a quota for the export of onions

Kazakhstan has lifted the ban on the export of onions and introduced temporary quotas for its export Kazakhstan has lifted the previously introduced ban on the export of onions from the country.

April 8, 2023

News

Thousands of people in Berlin took part in the “Easter march” against the supply of arms to Ukraine

Several thousand people marched during the “Easter march” in Berlin, to protest against the supply of arms to Kiev, reports RIA Novosti. The demonstrators are in favor of holding peace talks. The

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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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

Berlusconi’s doctor says the politician is responding well to therapy

Folk omens for April 9 – what not to do

The War Zone: Russian Intelligence Learns Dangerous Information for Ukrainian Armed Forces Through Data Leak

Serbia calls for the resignation of the minister who called for sanctions against Russia

“Creative solutions”. The WSJ named the Russians, which the United States can exchange for Evan Gershkovich

Criminal case brought over the beating of a child with cerebral palsy in a kindergarten

In the Novgorod region, 13 children were adopted in 2023

WSJ: US ready for creative solutions on Gershkovich and Whelan

Kazakhstan has introduced a quota for the export of onions

Thousands of people in Berlin took part in the “Easter march” against the supply of arms to Ukraine

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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