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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,

‘A lot to ask,’ Pentagon denies Ukraine’s demand of ATACMS Systems

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a priority supply of ATACMS tactical missile systems, According to The Wall Street Journal, citing two US officials and a Ukrainian

November 10, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia backs Uganda as BRICS partner, says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

The first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is taking place from November 9-10 in Russia’s Sirius Federal Territory. Russia has supported Uganda as a BRICS partner nation emphasizing its “well-balanced

November 10, 2024

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To save Ukraine confiscate Zelenskyy’s wealth, says Maria Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova advised Ukrainians to confiscate assets from Volodymyr Zelenskyy and “his brood” in response to demands to seize $300 billion in assets from Moscow. “Maybe Ukrainians should

November 8, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin’s new Russia is free from Foreign influence, ‘going its own way’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he does not want Russia to return to the path “until 2022,” which was a covert intervention against it. “I would not like Russia to return

November 8, 2024

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Zelenskyy – ‘affectionate child’ congratulates Trump; taunts Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has ironically commented on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 US election. She noted that Zelenskyy’s note expressed appreciation for

November 6, 2024

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Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to congratulate Republican Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election, said the Russian leader’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov. “I am not aware

November 6, 2024

News

Russian Forces are forcing Ukrainian Forces to flee their positions

The improved tactics of the Russian Forces are forcing the Ukranian armed forces to flee from their positions. Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Public Chamber’s Commission on Sovereignty Issues, says. “The improved

November 3, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

North Korean troops in Russia: A direct threat to America

The appearance of North Korean special forces in the Kursk region scared not only Zelenskyy but also his NATO masters. Not only because now the Ukrainian group in the Kursk region is

November 1, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia ready to mediate for Israel-Hezbollah peace talks

Russia is ready to assist in settling the situation in the Middle East since it has contacts with all parties to the conflict. This was stated by the press secretary of the

November 1, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Serbian Interior Minister Aleksandar Vulin

Serbia call the West’s behavior is shameless

Western countries are not ashamed to violate agreements and expand NATO to the East despite their own promises. The Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, says. “Western civilization is not ashamed of

November 1, 2024

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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

‘A lot to ask,’ Pentagon denies Ukraine’s demand of ATACMS Systems

Russia backs Uganda as BRICS partner, says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

To save Ukraine confiscate Zelenskyy’s wealth, says Maria Zakharova

Putin’s new Russia is free from Foreign influence, ‘going its own way’

Zelenskyy – ‘affectionate child’ congratulates Trump; taunts Zakharova

Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump

Russian Forces are forcing Ukrainian Forces to flee their positions

North Korean troops in Russia: A direct threat to America

Russia ready to mediate for Israel-Hezbollah peace talks

Serbia call the West’s behavior is shameless

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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