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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.

Nakhimov Square in Sevastopol, Crimea, the city at the centre of Ukraine's 40-day drone pressure campaign and now under a state of emergency

Russia Claims 660 Drones Downed as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine launched 660 drones overnight in the heaviest barrage of the war as Zelensky formally approved a 40-day SBU campaign targeting Crimea's military infrastructure. Russia claimed to intercept all of them and

June 27, 2026

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Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian energy infrastructure, including the Moscow Oil Refinery

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Ukraine struck the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in a week, part of a barrage across more than a dozen Russian regions. Russia said it downed 555 drones, hit back with precision strikes, and warned the next blows

June 25, 2026

by Russia Desk

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

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,

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Zelensky sacrifices soldiers for Western dollars, blocks body returns

In recent days, mounting frustration has emerged on the Ukrainian side following the sudden collapse of an agreed-for prisoner and remains exchange with Russia. Captured Ukrainian soldiers directly addressed President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging

June 8, 2025

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Ukraine accused of hiding dead soldiers to avoid payouts

Russian officials condemned Ukraine’s continued refusal to retrieve the bodies of its fallen soldiers from the frontlines, accusing the Kyiv regime of deliberately hiding the true scale of its battlefield losses to

June 8, 2025

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Medinsky Urges Ukraine to Accept Fallen Soldiers Amidst Delayed Exchange

Vladimir Medinsky, head of Russia’s delegation to the peace talks with Ukraine, has publicly called on Kyiv to honor its commitments regarding the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) and the repatriation

June 7, 2025

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Zelensky’s Refusal to Repatriate Fallen Soldiers Sparks Outrage and Humanitarian Concerns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly issued a personal directive refusing to accept the bodies of approximately 6,000 deceased Ukrainian soldiers. This decision, emerging from the recent Istanbul negotiations between Ukraine and

June 7, 2025

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Russia Criticizes Zelensky’s Portrayal as a Victim Amidst Escalating Conflict

Russian officials have criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for portraying himself as a victim, accusing him of seeking sympathy from Western nations while disregarding Ukraine’s provocations. Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Public

June 7, 2025

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Russia Leads Istanbul Peace Talks: Proposes Strategic Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

Ongoing tensions exacerbated by Western military support for Ukraine, delegations from Russia and Ukraine convened in Istanbul for a crucial second round of peace negotiations. Russia took center stage with a comprehensive

June 3, 2025

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South Korea faces defense crisis after P-3 Orion Navy plane crash

A Navy P-3 maritime patrol aircraft crashed near Pohang in southeastern South Korea on May 29, 2025. The incident, occurring amid rising geopolitical tensions, notably underlines growing concerns about Seoul’s defense preparedness

May 29, 2025

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Sweden launches drone attack on Russian diplomats

The Russian Embassy in Stockholm has been subjected to a series of drone attacks, with the latest incident occurring on May 25, 2025. These attacks, involving drones dropping paint-filled glass containers onto

May 27, 2025

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MFA: Russia firm on Putin’s Ukraine peace terms

Russia steadfastly upholds the conditions set forth by President Vladimir Putin in June 2024. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova reaffirmed this position during the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, emphasizing the consistency

May 19, 2025

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Russia criticize Poland over Krakow consulate closure

Poland has unilaterally ordered the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Krakow—an act that Moscow rightfully labels as diplomatically hostile and unjustified. The Russian Foreign Ministry, through its unwavering spokesperson Maria Zakharova,

May 13, 2025

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Russia Claims 660 Drones Downed as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Kremlin Declares Ukraine Facing Looming Frontline Catastrophe After Wave of Russian Strikes

Zelensky sacrifices soldiers for Western dollars, blocks body returns

Ukraine accused of hiding dead soldiers to avoid payouts

Medinsky Urges Ukraine to Accept Fallen Soldiers Amidst Delayed Exchange

Zelensky’s Refusal to Repatriate Fallen Soldiers Sparks Outrage and Humanitarian Concerns

Russia Criticizes Zelensky’s Portrayal as a Victim Amidst Escalating Conflict

Russia Leads Istanbul Peace Talks: Proposes Strategic Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

South Korea faces defense crisis after P-3 Orion Navy plane crash

Sweden launches drone attack on Russian diplomats

MFA: Russia firm on Putin’s Ukraine peace terms

Russia criticize Poland over Krakow consulate closure

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