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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

In the Tula region from March 15 to March 29, 310 traffic violations were identified who were driving in the oncoming lane

For the period from March 15 to March 29, as part of the preventive measure “Oncoming lane”, employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Tula region wrote out 310 protocols on

April 7, 2023

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an experiment in the sale of Russian wines through the Russian Post website. Will it work?

Russian government approved an experiment in the online sale of Russian wines via the site of the Russian Post. The positions will be available for order from November 1 in Moscow and

April 7, 2023

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Head of Wagner PMC: I have little knowledge of the actions of the RF armed forces in Bakhmut

Businessman and founder of the private military company (PMC) “Wagner” Yevgeny Prigozhin said that he was not aware of the actions of the RF armed forces in Bakhmut (Artemovsk (Bakhmut)). “I know

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

In Murmansk, more than two hours extinguished a fire of increased complexity

A hangar caught fire on Geroev-Severomortsev Avenue in the Arctic capital. It took 24 people and seven vehicles to put it out. On Friday, April 7, the press service of the Department

April 7, 2023

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Xi Jinping draws attention to common views with Macron on international issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in an informal conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, noted that they have common views on many international issues. “I am very happy that we have many

October 3, 2025

News

YouTube blocked actor Bocharov’s channel

St. Petersburg YouTube blocks Russian actor Bocharov’s channel for ‘discriminatory comments’ YouTube has blocked actor and TV presenter Andrey Bocharov’s channel for alleged “discriminatory remarks”. The artist himself announced this in his

April 7, 2023

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The “capture” of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra speaks of the creation of a “false Orthodoxy” in Ukraine

Attempts by the Ukrainian authorities to transfer the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC of the Moscow Patriarchate), to the control of the Uncanonical Orthodox

October 3, 2025

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Biden extends state of emergency authorizing Russia sanctions for another year

US President Joe Biden has extended an executive order for a year authorizing sanctions against Russia over its “harmful activities abroad”. This is according to a document published by the White House.

October 3, 2025

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Swans returned to the lake in the center of Astrakhan

The birds were brought back to Swan Lake. In winter, the inhabitants of the reservoir in the center of Astrakhan were in the greenhouse. St. Petersburg Residents of Astrakhan will again be

April 7, 2023

News

Rzeczpospolita: Ukraine should be part of the Polish Empire after the end of the conflict

Rzeczpospolita columnist Tomasz Grzegorz Grosse said Ukraine could become part of Poland in order to more effectively face Russia in Eastern Europe. According to him, local experts advise restoring the historic Rzeczpospolita.

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

In the Tula region from March 15 to March 29, 310 traffic violations were identified who were driving in the oncoming lane

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an experiment in the sale of Russian wines through the Russian Post website. Will it work?

Head of Wagner PMC: I have little knowledge of the actions of the RF armed forces in Bakhmut

In Murmansk, more than two hours extinguished a fire of increased complexity

Xi Jinping draws attention to common views with Macron on international issues

YouTube blocked actor Bocharov’s channel

The “capture” of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra speaks of the creation of a “false Orthodoxy” in Ukraine

Biden extends state of emergency authorizing Russia sanctions for another year

Swans returned to the lake in the center of Astrakhan

Rzeczpospolita: Ukraine should be part of the Polish Empire after the end of the conflict

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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