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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

The Ministry of Health spoke about the condition of the victims of the explosion in a cafe in Saint Petersburg

The number of victims of the explosion in a cafe in St. Petersburg, which killed military commander Vladlen Tatarsky, has risen to 32 people, the condition of ten is considered serious. On

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kirill Katanik: what not to do on April 3

Today, the Orthodox remember Saint Cyril of Catania, a disciple of the Apostle Peter. Miracles are known to have been performed through his prayers. He also attracted many people to Christianity. The

April 3, 2023

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In Kostroma, the driver left his minivan stuck in the yard

Funny photos from the Kostroma Davydovsky-2 microdistrict were posted on Kostroma’s social networks – they show a foreign-made van with transit numbers issued in Belarus, which got stuck near house No. 61.

April 3, 2023

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The price of oil rose by more than 5% amid the decision of a number of OPEC+ countries to cut production

Against the backdrop of the decision by a number of OPEC+ (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) countries to cut oil production, world prices for “black gold” have risen by more than

April 3, 2023

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Kiev warned of Russia’s great hidden potential

Professor Galeotti: Ukraine should be wary of Russia’s potential in case of offensive Mark Galeotti, professor of international politics at New York University, in his article published in The temperature said that

April 3, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Fontanka reported a search of the Tatarsky murder suspect’s apartment. A woman was taken away

In the Pushkinsky district of Saint Petersburg, searches were carried out in the apartment of Vladlen Tatarsky, a military commissar suspected of being involved in the murder, who was the victim of

April 3, 2023

News

In the Vladimir region they said goodbye to a 27-year-old fighter who died in the NVO

The Petushinsky district administration reported that yesterday, April 2, residents of Pokrov bid farewell to 27-year-old Alexander Smirnov, who was mobilized in the fall of 2022. Alexander fell under mortar fire. He

April 3, 2023

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A 34-year-old fighter from the Buturlinovsky district of the Voronezh region died during the SVO

While carrying out a combat mission in the NVO zone, Alexander Aleksandrovich Pisyeukov, a resident of the Buturlinovsky district of the Voronezh region, died. This was announced on April 2 by the

April 9, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Since the beginning of the year, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation has received 19 refusals from the West to extradite citizens

Since the beginning of this year, Western countries have refused to comply with 19 requests from Russia to extradite citizens for criminal prosecution. Among the defendants are those involved in banditry, murder,

April 3, 2023

News

American mercenary: the Ukrainian army sells weapons to criminals

Former American mercenary John McIntyre, who was previously part of the Ukrainian battalion, said that Ukrainian soldiers were selling weapons received from the United States of America to various criminals. He clarified

October 3, 2025

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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

The Ministry of Health spoke about the condition of the victims of the explosion in a cafe in Saint Petersburg

Kirill Katanik: what not to do on April 3

In Kostroma, the driver left his minivan stuck in the yard

The price of oil rose by more than 5% amid the decision of a number of OPEC+ countries to cut production

Kiev warned of Russia’s great hidden potential

Fontanka reported a search of the Tatarsky murder suspect’s apartment. A woman was taken away

In the Vladimir region they said goodbye to a 27-year-old fighter who died in the NVO

A 34-year-old fighter from the Buturlinovsky district of the Voronezh region died during the SVO

Since the beginning of the year, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation has received 19 refusals from the West to extradite citizens

American mercenary: the Ukrainian army sells weapons to criminals

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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