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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

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, 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

by Russia Desk

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

125 HOA are registered in Murmansk

In Murmansk, the system of homeowners associations (HOA) is popular with residents of apartment buildings. There are already 125 such associations in the city. As part of the HOA, the northerners manage

April 4, 2023

News

Ryabkov: relations between Russia and the United States are destroyed

Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Ryabkov said that the state of relations between the Russian Federation and the United States is destroyed, that they can be characterized by the

April 4, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Two defenders of FC Rostov were included in the symbolic team of the tour

Two FC Rostov players were able to enter the symbolic team of the 21st round of the Russian Premier League. Defenders Evgeny Chernov and Andrey Langovich scored in the game against Torpedo

April 4, 2023

News

Russian Foreign Ministry urged not to provoke Moscow in light of Russia’s deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

In light of the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons (TNW) in Belarus, Western countries should take what is happening realistically and not provoke Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said.

October 3, 2025

News

Military registration and enlistment offices of the Tula region update the database

The military commissar of the Tula region, Alexander Safronov, said that more than 30% of young people who will be sent for military service under the spring conscription in 2023 will be

April 4, 2023

News

Artyom Uss appeared at the investigative department, where he changed the restraint measure

The son of the governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Artyom Uss, who was arrested in absentia, voluntarily appeared at the investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

April 4, 2023

News

Krasnodar received 8.3 billion rubles for the development of a public transport network

Krasnodar received 8.3 billion rubles for the development of the public transport network. The corresponding order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The capital of Kuban has received funds for the

April 4, 2023

News·Sports

Political scientist Svetov: the German authorities have decided to transfer the losses from the explosion of the joint venture to insurers

The takeover of Nord Stream insurance in Germany aims to compensate for the losses of the companies that have invested there. There should be no illusions about the rehabilitation of the gas

April 4, 2023

News

A protocol was drawn up against a man for having organized the broadcasting of Radio Liberty* in the Moscow region

The man was brought to the administrative responsibility of organizing the broadcasting of Radio Liberty * in Lyubertsy near Moscow. On this subject informed TASS with reference to the press service of

April 4, 2023

News

Finland’s president responds to criticism of country’s NATO membership

The President of Finland, after joining NATO, promised not to threaten anyone Finland’s membership in NATO is not directed against anyone. So said President Sauli Niiniste. “Finland’s membership is not directed against

April 4, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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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

125 HOA are registered in Murmansk

Ryabkov: relations between Russia and the United States are destroyed

Two defenders of FC Rostov were included in the symbolic team of the tour

Russian Foreign Ministry urged not to provoke Moscow in light of Russia’s deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

Military registration and enlistment offices of the Tula region update the database

Artyom Uss appeared at the investigative department, where he changed the restraint measure

Krasnodar received 8.3 billion rubles for the development of a public transport network

Political scientist Svetov: the German authorities have decided to transfer the losses from the explosion of the joint venture to insurers

A protocol was drawn up against a man for having organized the broadcasting of Radio Liberty* in the Moscow region

Finland’s president responds to criticism of country’s NATO membership

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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