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The Eastern Herald’s Russia Desk covers Russia, the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian foreign policy, NATO-Russia relations, Eastern European security, the Baltic region and major geopolitical developments involving Moscow and its neighbors.

Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

by Russia Desk

German security forces at Leipzig Airport following the GRU drone incident in August 2026

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Three European intelligence chiefs issued a rare joint warning Sunday that Russia could test NATO's collective defence in months, not years, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident as a decisive shift in Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Their assessments diverged internally

September 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Drone strike damage in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 2026

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

Russia launched 172 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing two in Zaporizhzhia, where apartment blocks burned

Voters at a polling station in Russia during the 2026 State Duma election

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russia's Duma election closed September 20 with United Russia leading exit polls at 53.5% as fraud

Xi Jinping: China makes active efforts for peace talks on Ukraine conflict

Beijing adheres to an objective and impartial position on the crisis situation in Ukraine and advocates a peaceful solution to the issue through negotiation. This was written by President of the People’s

March 20, 2023

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The Polish embassy denied the words of its ambassador about Warsaw’s desire to enter into conflict with the Russian Federation

The Polish embassy in Paris denied the words of its ambassador, Jan Emerik Rosciszewski, who said that Warsaw was ready to enter into conflict with Russia if Ukraine could not “defend its

March 20, 2023

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Xi Jinping published an article in Russian media before visiting Russia

On the eve of his visit to Russia, which will take place from March 20 to 22, the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping wrote an article for RIA

March 20, 2023

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The Polish Embassy in France announced an erroneous interpretation of the ambassador’s remarks about the war with the Russian Federation

The Polish Embassy in Paris justified itself for the words of the head of the diplomatic mission in the country, Jan Emerik Rosciszewski, who said that Warsaw was ready for a conflict

March 20, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin: Moscow is ready for a politico-diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine

Moscow is ready to resolve the Ukrainian conflict through diplomatic negotiations. However, last year they were arrested, and not at the initiative of the Russian side. Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote about

March 20, 2023

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Sheremet urged Poland not to play with fire with words about wanting to clash with Russia

The Polish authorities should not play with fire by declaring that Warsaw is ready to enter into conflict with the Russian Federation. This opinion was expressed by Deputy of the Crimean State

March 20, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin stressed Russia’s openness to a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine

Moscow remains open to a politico-diplomatic settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his own article for the Chinese edition of People’s Daily, which

March 20, 2023

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The Polish ambassador in Paris has promised that Warsaw will enter into conflict with Russia in the event of Ukraine’s defeat

Poland will have to become a participant in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the event of Kiev’s defeat. This statement was made by the Polish Ambassador to France, Jan Emerik

March 20, 2023

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Tehran condemns brutal crackdown on protests in France

Tehran condemns brutal police crackdown on protests against pension reform in France. A statement on this was made by Iranian Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Nasir Kenani. “The actions of the French police,

March 20, 2023

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Ramzan Kadyrov revealed the secret meaning of the word “donation”

He entrusted his “main secret” to journalist Dmitry Smirnov. Many Russians wondered why the leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, often uses the word “donation” in his speech. He says it in almost

March 19, 2023

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Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Xi Jinping: China makes active efforts for peace talks on Ukraine conflict

The Polish embassy denied the words of its ambassador about Warsaw’s desire to enter into conflict with the Russian Federation

Xi Jinping published an article in Russian media before visiting Russia

The Polish Embassy in France announced an erroneous interpretation of the ambassador’s remarks about the war with the Russian Federation

Putin: Moscow is ready for a politico-diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine

Sheremet urged Poland not to play with fire with words about wanting to clash with Russia

Putin stressed Russia’s openness to a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine

The Polish ambassador in Paris has promised that Warsaw will enter into conflict with Russia in the event of Ukraine’s defeat

Tehran condemns brutal crackdown on protests in France

Ramzan Kadyrov revealed the secret meaning of the word “donation”

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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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