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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.

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Washington Has Yet to Account for Russian Adoptees’ Welfare, Moscow Says — and Journalists Are Being Blocked Too

Russia and Belarus released their third joint human rights report on Monday, singling out Washington's failure to provide welfare information on Russian-born children adopted before the 2013 ban — and its silence

June 15, 2026

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko chairs a bilateral meeting at the Palace of Independence in Minsk June 2026

Lavrov Tells Lukashenko the West Unleashed Ukraine War — In Minsk, Russia Rehearses Its Peace Narrative

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday that the conflict in Ukraine was a war unleashed by the West — language that goes further than any ceasefire signal and positions Minsk as the staging ground

June 15, 2026

by Russia Desk

A sign for the G20 to be hosted in Miami 2026 is displayed as President Trump speaks in the Oval Office

Russia Says US Is Failing Its G20 Host Duties, Blocking Delegates and Poisoning the Forum

Moscow says Washington has blocked Russian officials from G20 financial meetings in April and May, denied

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, June 2026

Putin Tells Trump Joint Efforts Can Transform Russia-US Relations and Secure Global Stability

Vladimir Putin sent a birthday telegram to Donald Trump on the American president's 80th milestone, invoking

Ukraine struggles to recruit fighters for Ukrainian Armed Forces – WSJ

Ukraine has had problems recruiting new fighters for the army, according to the Wall Street Journal. According to him, the Ukrainian authorities are struggling to recruit replacements, often recruiting those who have

October 4, 2025

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US imposes sanctions on Lukashenko’s plane

Today, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on the Boeing 737 aircraft used by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. This announcement appeared today on the agency’s website. It

October 4, 2025

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Polish Prime Minister calls for sanctions against Raiffeisen Bank over its work in Russia

The European Union should impose sanctions on Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) if it continues to operate in Russia. This was announced to journalists by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki after the

October 4, 2025

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Austria declares readiness to comply with ICC decision against Putin

Austria is ready to comply with the ICC ruling regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin, the country’s Federal Justice Ministry said in a statement. The declaration indicates that Austria is a party to

March 25, 2023

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SK explained why bars in central St. Petersburg were sealed

Nearly 20 bars on Dumskaya and Lomonosov streets in St. Petersburg have been sealed as material evidence in a criminal case over the involvement of minors in drinking alcohol. On this subject

March 25, 2023

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The commander of the Swiss army admitted that the country will participate in the NATO exercises

Switzerland can participate in NATO military exercises, which take place on the basis of Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, which implies the principle of collective defence. This statement was made by

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The head of the Ministry of Health of Karelia named the drugs that a driver should not drink

The Minister of Health of the Republic, Mikhail Okhlopkov, on his page in the social network VKontakte, named a list of drugs that are not recommended to be used before driving a

March 25, 2023

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Biden announced the modernization of the aerospace defense system of the United States and Canada

US President Joe Biden has announced the modernization of the US and Canada’s aerospace defense system. According to the leader of the United States, NORAD will receive next-generation over-the-horizon radars. The President

October 4, 2025

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The Romanian senator encroached on the integrity of Ukraine and rode the “Peacemaker”

Romanian Senator Diana Shoshoacă entered the database of the Ukrainian website “Peacemaker” due to the preparation of a bill on the annexation of part of Ukraine, reports RIA Novosti. Previously, she submitted

October 4, 2025

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Colonel McGregor revealed the most dangerous scenario for the development of the Ukrainian conflict

The former adviser to the Pentagon chief, Col. Douglas McGregor, said Poland’s invasion of Ukraine in response to a series of major defeats by Ukraine’s armed forces would be a disaster. “Last

October 4, 2025

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Washington Has Yet to Account for Russian Adoptees’ Welfare, Moscow Says — and Journalists Are Being Blocked Too

Lavrov Tells Lukashenko the West Unleashed Ukraine War — In Minsk, Russia Rehearses Its Peace Narrative

Russia Says US Is Failing Its G20 Host Duties, Blocking Delegates and Poisoning the Forum

Putin Tells Trump Joint Efforts Can Transform Russia-US Relations and Secure Global Stability

Ukraine struggles to recruit fighters for Ukrainian Armed Forces – WSJ

US imposes sanctions on Lukashenko’s plane

Polish Prime Minister calls for sanctions against Raiffeisen Bank over its work in Russia

Austria declares readiness to comply with ICC decision against Putin

SK explained why bars in central St. Petersburg were sealed

The commander of the Swiss army admitted that the country will participate in the NATO exercises

The head of the Ministry of Health of Karelia named the drugs that a driver should not drink

Biden announced the modernization of the aerospace defense system of the United States and Canada

The Romanian senator encroached on the integrity of Ukraine and rode the “Peacemaker”

Colonel McGregor revealed the most dangerous scenario for the development of the Ukrainian conflict

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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