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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 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

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 of the country during a 13-hour period on Thursday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The latest announcement comes amid a sharp escalation in

June 19, 2026

by Russia Desk

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the G7 Summit in France amid criticism from Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova

Zakharova Mocks Zelensky at G7, Says He Tried to Be ‘Center of the Western Universe’

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova launched a scathing attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on

Water cannons used against protesters in Tel Aviv

Israeli police used water cannons to disperse crowds of protesters in Tel Aviv. Unrest continues in the country due to the judicial reform of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. According to

April 2, 2023

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Our football: the champion could not beat the “Spartans”

During the match of the 2nd round of the CFS Premier League championship, FC Sevastopol hosted the Sparta-KT team from Molodyozhny on its ground. 550 spectators watched the game from the stands.

April 2, 2023

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In the Tambov region approved the composition of regional and municipal project commissions

In the Tambov region, the composition of regional and municipal project commissions has been approved. The spring draft campaign started in the country today, April 1. On April 29, the head of

April 2, 2023

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In the Arctic, they address the theme of the characteristics of people with autism

Every year, Russia hosts events dedicated to World Autism Awareness Day, April 2. Read more about how residents of the Murmansk region work with the population on this issue in the material

April 2, 2023

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The 150th birthday of the outstanding composer Sergei Rachmaninoff was celebrated at the Philharmonic of Karelia

As part of the My Rachmaninoff Festival (6+) on Saturday April 1, the 150th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding composer, brilliant pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff was celebrated within the

April 2, 2023

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April Fool’s Day sanctions against companies in Nizhny Novgorod

Ukrainian President Zelensky, although on April 1, very seriously signed decrees No. 191 and No. 192 on imposing sanctions on Russian companies. One of them included 8 Nizhny Novgorod enterprises, the others

October 3, 2025

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Rospotrebnadzor told about the benefits and harms of orange juice

Orange juice gives the body a powerful charge of vitamins, but drinking it in liters is dangerous. Who should not get carried away with a drink, said the press service of the

April 1, 2023

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Why you can’t wear the same clothes two days in a row: the answer will surprise you

Many signs and beliefs are associated with clothing. For example, one of the many such superstitions is that you can’t wear the same things two days in a row. What explains this

April 1, 2023

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Five Russian tourists injured in road accident in Cuba

Five Russian tourists were injured in an accident involving a tourist bus, which occurred in the central region of Cuba. This was reported in TASS with reference to Consul General of the

April 1, 2023

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The old number of the Social Fund of the Novgorod region is no longer valid

The Novgorod branch of the Social Fund has updated the contact center number. Citizens are requested to replace the old number with a new one in order to avoid confusion and unpleasant

April 1, 2023

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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

Zakharova Mocks Zelensky at G7, Says He Tried to Be ‘Center of the Western Universe’

Water cannons used against protesters in Tel Aviv

Our football: the champion could not beat the “Spartans”

In the Tambov region approved the composition of regional and municipal project commissions

In the Arctic, they address the theme of the characteristics of people with autism

The 150th birthday of the outstanding composer Sergei Rachmaninoff was celebrated at the Philharmonic of Karelia

April Fool’s Day sanctions against companies in Nizhny Novgorod

Rospotrebnadzor told about the benefits and harms of orange juice

Why you can’t wear the same clothes two days in a row: the answer will surprise you

Five Russian tourists injured in road accident in Cuba

The old number of the Social Fund of the Novgorod region is no longer valid

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