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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

by Russia Desk

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,

Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Trump expected to start Ukraine peace talks, says Turkish analyst

US President-elect Donald Trump may initiate peace talks on Ukraine before the end of the year due to concerns that the escalation of the conflict is becoming increasingly uncontrollable, Turkish analyst Mehmet

November 25, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Six Ukrainian drones shot down over Russian region

Air defense forces shot down six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the aircraft type over the Bryansk region, no casualties or damage were recorded. This was reported on his Telegram channel by

November 25, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

US guidance to Ukraine for ATACMS missiles attacks on Russia brings NATO closer to conflict with Russia

Rostov Oblast may become one of the next targets for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike with ATACMS missiles on Russian territory. “One of the largest concentrations that Ukraine could potentially target

November 25, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Intercontinental ballistic missile is test-fired

Nuclear-free hypersonic “Oreshnik” hit the target in Ukraine

During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces launched a combined attack on one of the facilities of the Ukrainian defense industry in Dnepropetrovsk. This was reported on the

November 23, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, during joint photo opportunities for the BRICS leaders at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan

BRICS International Monetary Forum Economic Congress will be held in St. Petersburg

The Economic Congress of the VI International Municipal Forum (IMF) of the BRICS countries, which will open in St. Petersburg on November 21, will bring together delegates from Russia and more than

November 21, 2024

News

Volodymyr Zelensky with Joe Biden at the White House

Russia determined to use nuclear missiles if Ukraine uses American ATACMS

Escalating tensions between Moscow and the West since Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine has reached new heights. The latest developments center around Russia’s approval of a doctrine permitting nuclear retaliation in

November 19, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un

US and West using Ukraine as a “strike force” against Russia, says Kim Jong-un

The United States and Western countries are using Ukraine as a strike force against Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said. Speaking at the 4th meeting of commanders and political instructors of

November 18, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Using long-range weapons against Russia is madness, says Venezuelan President Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called the decision of the United States, France, and Great Britain to use their long-range weapons against Russia madness. He declared, speaking at the closing of the Congress

November 18, 2024

News

Russia-Africa forum adopts joint statement

Participants of the ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa forum adopted a joint statement. This was announced by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov. According to him, the statement contains

November 27, 2025

News

Zelenskyy’s resignation: A rise in demand

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should resign because of his refusal to accept a ceasefire plan proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, former adviser to Leonid Kuchma Oleg Soskin said on YouTube.

November 11, 2024

Government and Politics·News

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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

Trump expected to start Ukraine peace talks, says Turkish analyst

Six Ukrainian drones shot down over Russian region

US guidance to Ukraine for ATACMS missiles attacks on Russia brings NATO closer to conflict with Russia

Nuclear-free hypersonic “Oreshnik” hit the target in Ukraine

BRICS International Monetary Forum Economic Congress will be held in St. Petersburg

Russia determined to use nuclear missiles if Ukraine uses American ATACMS

US and West using Ukraine as a “strike force” against Russia, says Kim Jong-un

Using long-range weapons against Russia is madness, says Venezuelan President Maduro

Russia-Africa forum adopts joint statement

Zelenskyy’s resignation: A rise in demand

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