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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

Xi Jinping gave a warm welcome to Macron to convince him to confront the United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a rather generous welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron in order to persuade him to resist the United States of America, reports Reuters. It is stated that

October 3, 2025

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The Times spoke about the failed attempt of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to seize the ZNPP

In October 2022, Ukrainian armed formations tried to seize the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (ZNPP) with large forces, but failed, writes the Times. Previously, Kiev did not officially recognize the fact of

April 8, 2023

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Ukrainian pilot detained in Bryansk region arrested until May 4

A Ukrainian pilot, detained in the Bryansk region, suspected of having crossed the Russian border, was arrested until May 4. “To elect Morozov Alexander Grigoryevich, suspected of committing a crime under part

April 8, 2023

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In Smolensk, the winners of regional Olympiads among student professional organizations were awarded

On April 6, the Center for Advanced Vocational Education held an award ceremony for the winners of regional Olympiads among students of professional organizations of the Smolensk region in 2023. Thus, students

April 8, 2023

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Peskov on the leak of Pentagon data: Russia is confident in the involvement of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, commenting on information about the leak of secret documents about Ukraine on the social network, said that Moscow has no doubts that the United States or NATO

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Named a super useful product for immunity

Seaweed algae (kelp) is extremely useful for human immunity, said doctor and TV presenter Alexander Myasnikov. Speaking on the program “About the most important” on the Russia 1 TV channel, he noted

April 8, 2023

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‘You’re going to die’: Former US intelligence officer Ritter urged mercenaries to leave Ukraine

Foreign mercenaries must leave Ukraine as soon as possible, otherwise they will die. The statement was made by retired USMC intelligence officer Scott Ritter during a live broadcast on the Judge Napolitano

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Central Bank experts talked about a new scheme for stealing card funds through QR codes

Central Bank experts spoke about a new fraudulent scheme, using which attackers use QR codes to steal funds from bank cards. This method allows you to withdraw money from the card, even

April 8, 2023

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Interfax: WSJ reporter Gershkovich accused of spying

Evan Gershkovich, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal’s Moscow bureau, was charged with espionage. This is reported by Interfax with reference to a source. “Gershkovich has been charged,” the source said.

April 8, 2023

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Zelenskyy announced “there is no alternative to the return” of Crimea for the whole world

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his evening speech, announced Crimea’s “alternative no return” for the whole world. According to him, the “return” of the Kiev regime’s control over Crimea “is not an

October 3, 2025

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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

Xi Jinping gave a warm welcome to Macron to convince him to confront the United States

The Times spoke about the failed attempt of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to seize the ZNPP

Ukrainian pilot detained in Bryansk region arrested until May 4

In Smolensk, the winners of regional Olympiads among student professional organizations were awarded

Peskov on the leak of Pentagon data: Russia is confident in the involvement of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine

Named a super useful product for immunity

‘You’re going to die’: Former US intelligence officer Ritter urged mercenaries to leave Ukraine

Central Bank experts talked about a new scheme for stealing card funds through QR codes

Interfax: WSJ reporter Gershkovich accused of spying

Zelenskyy announced “there is no alternative to the return” of Crimea for the whole world

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