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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

Russia prepares alternative to grain deal with Turkey

In the process of implementing the Black Sea Initiative, Turkey began to ruthlessly take advantage of the supply of wheat from Russia and Ukraine, as well as other grain crops, cynically stating

July 6, 2024

Economy·News

In Cheboksary, a couple was sentenced for illegally helping migrants

In Cheboksary, a married couple was convicted for “helping” migrants to obtain documents on sufficient knowledge of the Russian language. As revealed by the employees of the regional department of the FSB

March 30, 2023

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Ukrainian nationalists fired 5 “NATO” caliber shells at Yasinovataya

Ukrainian nationalists shelled the town of Yasinovataya on the morning of March 30. The representative office of the republic at the JCCC reported another attack of the Kiev regime on an important

March 30, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russians found themselves without a long visa without a visa in Thailand

Thai government postpones decision on 45-day visa-free stay for tourists Editing The Thaiger reported that the Thai government has not yet made a decision to extend the decree on visa-free stay for

March 30, 2023

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Putin tasked with holding international economic forum at VDNKh in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the holding of the International Economic Forum “Russia” at the VDNKh in Moscow in 2023-2024, as well as the creation of an organizing committee. The corresponding document

March 30, 2023

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In St. Petersburg, the body of the second missing boy was found

Fontanka, citing a law enforcement source, said the two boys, ages 8 and 11, who were lost the day before, were found dead in a hole near the alluvium on Vasilyevsky Island.

March 30, 2023

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A new children’s clinic is being prepared for opening in the Tver region

On March 29, the governor of the Tver region held a meeting of the regional government, where they discussed the process of building new health facilities. So, in Kimry, the improvement of

March 30, 2023

News

MTS for the first time in 17 years will drop its main symbol – the egg will disappear from the logo

Mobile operator MTS will announce a rebranding on Thursday, March 30. The company decided to stop using the image of an egg in its logo, which since 2006 has been the main

March 30, 2023

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Tokayev appointed Smailov as Prime Minister

The President of Kazakhstan proposed Smailov for of head of government Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Acting Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov to the Majilis (lower house of the Kazakh Parliament) as

March 30, 2023

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The governor of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra warned Zelensky about the terrible consequences of the expulsion of the monks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy puts his life and that of his family in great danger by deciding to expel the Orthodox brothers from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The monastery’s abbot, Metropolitan Pavel, warned

October 3, 2025

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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’

Russia prepares alternative to grain deal with Turkey

In Cheboksary, a couple was sentenced for illegally helping migrants

Ukrainian nationalists fired 5 “NATO” caliber shells at Yasinovataya

Russians found themselves without a long visa without a visa in Thailand

Putin tasked with holding international economic forum at VDNKh in Moscow

In St. Petersburg, the body of the second missing boy was found

A new children’s clinic is being prepared for opening in the Tver region

MTS for the first time in 17 years will drop its main symbol – the egg will disappear from the logo

Tokayev appointed Smailov as Prime Minister

The governor of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra warned Zelensky about the terrible consequences of the expulsion of the monks

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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