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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

Medvedev: Nobody needs Ukraine, it will disappear and its existence on the planet will end

Ukraine as a state does not represent any value for any of the countries of the world, due to its uselessness, one day it will simply disappear. This was stated by Deputy

October 3, 2025

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16 streets will be illuminated in the Pskov Panevik microdistrict until the end of October

16 streets will be illuminated in the Pskov Panevik microdistrict until the end of October. This was announced by City Leader Boris Elkin on his Telegram channel. At present, workers have already

April 8, 2023

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South Africa has announced the start of preparations for Putin’s personal participation in the BRICS summit

The Republic of South Africa expects the leaders of all BRICS member countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to personally attend the organization’s summit scheduled for August this year. Such information in

April 8, 2023

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A festive service was held in the Pskov detention center on the occasion of the Annunciation

The festive divine service took place in the SIZO of Pskov during the religious holiday of the Annunciation on April 7. This was reported to “The Eastern Herald in Pskov” in the

April 8, 2023

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The head of the Vostok Group press center announced the liquidation of the reconnaissance group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by snipers of the Russian Armed Forces

The soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces eliminated the Ukrainian reconnaissance group in the southern direction of Donetsk. This was told to RIA Novosti by the head of the press center of

October 3, 2025

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Residents of Serpukhov invited to interesting excursions

The Serpukhov Museum of History and Art will organize interesting excursions and interactive courses during the weekend (April 8-9). Residents and guests of our municipality are invited to visit them. Excursion around

April 8, 2023

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May weather will arrive in the central part of Russia by the middle of next week

In the middle of next week, May weather will come to the central part of Russia. This was stated by the scientific director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia Roman Vilfand. According

April 8, 2023

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Chinese fighters and ships appeared in the Taiwanese air defense identification zone

Dozens of PRC aircraft and warships headed for Taiwan. China begins military exercises around it after a meeting between the president of the American Congress and the president of the island. The

October 3, 2025

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Permanent Representative of Russia Ulyanov described the chances of ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant as small

The issue of ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (ZNPP) has little chance in terms of implementation, although they still exist. Mikhail Ulyanov, Permanent Representative of Russia to international

April 8, 2023

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What affects life expectancy in Crimea

Increasing life expectancy is the main objective of the population policy of the Republic of Crimea. By 2030, the goal is to reach a life expectancy of 73.6 years. According to Krymstat,

April 8, 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

Medvedev: Nobody needs Ukraine, it will disappear and its existence on the planet will end

16 streets will be illuminated in the Pskov Panevik microdistrict until the end of October

South Africa has announced the start of preparations for Putin’s personal participation in the BRICS summit

A festive service was held in the Pskov detention center on the occasion of the Annunciation

The head of the Vostok Group press center announced the liquidation of the reconnaissance group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by snipers of the Russian Armed Forces

Residents of Serpukhov invited to interesting excursions

May weather will arrive in the central part of Russia by the middle of next week

Chinese fighters and ships appeared in the Taiwanese air defense identification zone

Permanent Representative of Russia Ulyanov described the chances of ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant as small

What affects life expectancy in Crimea

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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