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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.

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

June 22, 2026

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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, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming that Kyiv is facing mounting military pressure and could soon confront a catastrophic situation along the frontline. Speaking to

June 19, 2026

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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

Russian troops during military operations after Moscow claimed control of Kutuzovka in the Donetsk People's Republic

Russia Claims Capture of Kutuzovka in Donetsk as Troops Press Operation in Eastern Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that its forces had taken control of the settlement of

Swedish prosecutor: State-sponsored group behind Nord Stream explosions

Investigating the case of sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines, Swedish prosecutor Mats Jungkvist gave a statement on the main version considered by the investigation. According to

October 3, 2025

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The leader of the “yellow vests” Valet: the French did not ask for sanctions against the Russian Federation

The founder of the political core of the yellow vest movement in France, Thierry-Paul Valet, said that at a time when France was in a difficult situation, the French people did not

October 3, 2025

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The leader of the “Night Snipers” Arbenina is asked to check the discredit of the RF armed forces

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia is asked to verify the leader of the Night Snipers group, Diana Arbenina, in an article on the discrediting of the Russian armed forces. Vitaly Borodin,

October 3, 2025

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Thirteen IS militants killed in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, during the CTO in Herat, the Taliban (Taliban are banned in the Russian Federation) eliminated thirteen Islamic State militants (banned in the Russian Federation). Operations took place on the night

April 7, 2023

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Peskov said the VGS does not affect the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus

The deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus was not discussed at the meeting of the Supreme State Council (SSC) of the Union State. This was announced by the press secretary of the

October 3, 2025

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In the Tazovsky district, a worker stabbed two colleagues: he is now awaiting trial

In the Tazovsky district, a local resident will appear in court, who attacked two colleagues with a knife and almost killed one of them. This was reported on the evening of April

April 7, 2023

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Kazakhstan has denied rumors about supplying arms to Russia

Reports on social media that Kazakh military equipment has already been sent to Russia are unreliable. This message was posted to the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. “The information disseminated on social

October 3, 2025

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Veterans of the Great Patriotic War will be able to fly for free with Yamal Airlines in early May

Air carrier Yamal announced the launch of the annual “Veteran” action, dedicated to Victory Day. In the first half of May, veterans of the Great Patriotic War will be able to fly

April 7, 2023

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The US Congress has urged US companies to leave Russia

In the United States, Democratic Congressman William Keating, co-authored by his colleagues Mike Quigley, Marcy Kaptur and Brian Fitzpatrick, drafted a resolution calling on American companies operating in Russia to reconsider their

April 7, 2023

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April 7 in history: what events happened on this day

Instead of the term “cast iron road” in 1803, the term “railway” was first used in the Russian Empire. This was done in one of the publications of the St. Petersburg Commercial

April 7, 2023

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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

Russia Claims Capture of Kutuzovka in Donetsk as Troops Press Operation in Eastern Ukraine

Swedish prosecutor: State-sponsored group behind Nord Stream explosions

The leader of the “yellow vests” Valet: the French did not ask for sanctions against the Russian Federation

The leader of the “Night Snipers” Arbenina is asked to check the discredit of the RF armed forces

Thirteen IS militants killed in Afghanistan

Peskov said the VGS does not affect the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus

In the Tazovsky district, a worker stabbed two colleagues: he is now awaiting trial

Kazakhstan has denied rumors about supplying arms to Russia

Veterans of the Great Patriotic War will be able to fly for free with Yamal Airlines in early May

The US Congress has urged US companies to leave Russia

April 7 in history: what events happened on this day

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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